Abbeville Louisiana Map

About Abbeville, Louisiana

Abbeville is a locality in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 11,003. The population density is 707.9 people per km². Abbeville is located at 29.9747°N, 92.1343°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70510.

Abbeville breathes the thick, humid air of the Louisiana prairie, where the land lies flat and open, stretching towards horizons often softened by a hazy, golden light. It lies 18.5 miles south-south-west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 202°T), and is situated 9.2 miles east of Kaplan. The Vermilion River, a slow, serpentine artery, threads its way through the landscape, its banks fringed with willows and cypress that cast deep, cool shadows on the water. Fields of sugarcane, a shimmering emerald in the sun, dominate the immediate surroundings, their stalks rustling with a dry whisper in the breeze, hinting at the bounty they hold. The character of Abbeville is one of patient endurance, a quiet strength forged by the relentless sun and the rich, alluvial soil that cradles it. Founded by French settlers, Abbeville carries the echoes of its Acadian heritage, a legacy woven into the very rhythm of its days. The local economy has long been tethered to the fertile earth, with sugarcane and rice cultivation forming the backbone of its prosperity. This agricultural heart beats strong, reflected in the bustling farmers' markets and the enduring traditions of Cajun cuisine that define the region's cultural identity. Beyond the fields, the discovery of oil and gas brought new waves of activity, though the quiet charm of Abbeville persists, a testament to a community that values both its deep roots and its ability to adapt. The faint, sweet scent of boiling crawfish often drifts on the evening air, a signature perfume of this distinctive corner of Vermilion Parish.

About This Abbeville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Abbeville, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.97465, -92.134292. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Abbeville and Vermilion Parish.

Detailed location data for Abbeville includes the ZIP code (70510), telephone area code (985), county seat of Vermilion Parish, and school district assignment (Vermilion Parish School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Abbeville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.