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Rio, Louisiana
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 Rio, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Rio, Louisiana
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Louisiana |
| Parish | Washington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 120.92/sq mi (46.68/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 543624 |
Rio is a small place in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census-designated place (CDP). This means the United States Census Bureau has defined it as a specific area for counting people.
Rio was first counted as a CDP in the 2020 census. At that time, its population was 137 people.
Rio is located where two roads meet: Louisiana Highway 1074 and Louisiana Highway 1075. It is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) southwest of a larger town called Bogalusa.
People Living in Rio
This section tells us about the number of people who live in Rio.
Rio's Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 137 people lived in Rio.
Schools in Rio
Students in Rio go to schools that are part of the Bogalusa City Schools system. This school system also runs Bogalusa High School.
