Oretta, Louisiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Oretta, Louisiana
Census-designated place
Oretta, Louisiana Location in Louisiana
Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Beauregard
Area
• Total	2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2)
• Land	2.20 sq mi (5.70 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	108 ft (33 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	371
• Density	168.71/sq mi (65.14/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	337
FIPS code	22-58150
GNIS feature ID	0543559

Oretta is a small community in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for gathering population data. It's not an officially incorporated town or city. In 2010, about 418 people lived in Oretta.

Where is Oretta Located?

Oretta is found in the southern part of Beauregard Parish. It's located at coordinates 30°31′32″N 93°26′13″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

A main road, Louisiana Highway 27, goes right through the middle of Oretta. If you travel north on this highway for about 25 miles, you'll reach DeRidder. DeRidder is the main town and parish seat of Beauregard Parish. If you go south for about 5 miles, you'll arrive in DeQuincy. DeQuincy is located in Calcasieu Parish, which is next to Beauregard Parish.

The United States Census Bureau says that Oretta covers a total area of 5.7 square kilometers (about 2.2 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within its boundaries.

Who Lives in Oretta?

The number of people living in Oretta changes over time. The United States Census Bureau counts the population every ten years.

In 2010, the population of Oretta was 418 people. By the 2020 census, the population was 371 people. This shows a slight decrease in the number of residents.