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Sieper, Louisiana
Sieper, Louisiana is located in Louisiana
Sieper, Louisiana
Sieper, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
Sieper, Louisiana is located in the United States
Sieper, Louisiana
Sieper, Louisiana
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish Rapides
Elevation
180 ft (50 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71472
Area code(s) 318
GNIS feature ID 556042

Sieper is a small place in Louisiana, United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Rapides Parish.

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Sieper is located in the state of Louisiana, which is in the southern part of the United States. It's part of Rapides Parish, one of Louisiana's many parishes. Parishes in Louisiana are similar to counties in other states.

The area where Sieper is located has an elevation of about 180 feet above sea level. This means it's not very high up, which is common for places in Louisiana.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community like Sieper is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own official city hall or mayor. Instead, the local government for Sieper is handled by Rapides Parish.

  • No Separate Government: Unlike a city, Sieper doesn't have its own police department, fire department, or public works department that are separate from the parish.
  • Parish Services: Services like roads, law enforcement, and schools are managed by the parish government.
  • Community Feel: Even without its own government, Sieper is still a recognized community where people live and work. It has its own ZIP code, which is 71472.

Location and Communication

Sieper is found in the central part of Louisiana. You can find its exact spot on a map using its coordinates: 31 degrees, 12 minutes, 40 seconds North and 92 degrees, 48 minutes, 30 seconds West.

If you were to call someone in Sieper, you would likely use the 318 area code. This area code covers a large part of northern and central Louisiana.

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