Siracusaville, Louisiana facts for kids
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Siracusaville, Louisiana
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 Siracusaville, Louisiana
Location in Louisiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | St. Mary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.80 sq mi (2.07 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 297 |
| • Density | 371.71/sq mi (143.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 985 |
| FIPS code | 22-70675 |
Siracusaville is a small community in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 297 people lived there. Siracusaville is also part of the larger Morgan City area.
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Exploring Siracusaville's Location
Siracusaville is located in the southern part of Louisiana. You can find it right next to the eastern side of Morgan City. Its exact coordinates are 29°41′13″N 91°8′53″W / 29.68694°N 91.14806°W.
Roads and Waterways
A main road, Louisiana State Route 182, runs through the southern part of Siracusaville. This road follows along the edge of Bayou Boeuf. A bayou is a slow-moving stream or a marshy lake. Bayou Boeuf is also part of the Intracoastal Waterway, which is a network of canals and natural waterways used for boats and ships.
Another big road, U.S. Route 90, is a four-lane highway that forms the northeastern border of Siracusaville. However, you can't get directly onto this highway from Siracusaville. The closest exits are a bit away, in Morgan City to the west and Amelia to the east.
Size of the Area
The total area of Siracusaville is about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 2.1 square kilometers (0.80 square miles). A small part, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.06 square miles), is water. This water area makes up about 6.37% of Siracusaville.
Population and People
In 2020, the population of Siracusaville was 297 people. This number comes from the official United States Census.
See also
If you want to learn more, you can find information about Siracusaville for kids in Spanish: Siracusaville para niños
