Addis Louisiana Map

About Addis, Louisiana

Addis is a locality in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,252. The population density is 647.7 people per km². Addis is located at 30.3538°N, 91.2654°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70710.

Addis breathes a humid, earthy air, heavy with the scent of sugarcane and the distant, murmuring breath of the Mississippi River. It lies 9.4 miles south-west of Baton Rouge, LA (from Baton Rouge, LA: bearing 225°T), and is situated 7.5 miles west of Gardere. This small corner of West Baton Rouge Parish unfolds across a landscape defined by flatness, the land stretching out like a sleeping giant under a sky that often paints itself in bruised purples and molten golds at dusk. Cypress trees, their roots gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel along the bayous, their branches draped with Spanish moss that sways like spectral beards in the languid breeze. The houses here are often painted in cheerful, sun-bleached colors, their porches wide enough to welcome a summer storm or a neighbor’s easy conversation. The history of Addis is a story whispered by the rich alluvial soil, a legacy tied to the agricultural heart of Louisiana, particularly the cultivation of sugarcane that has shaped its economy for generations. For years, the rhythm of life here was dictated by the planting and harvesting seasons, a cycle that brought prosperity and a distinct cultural flavor to the region. While the landscape itself remains largely unchanged, a quiet hum of industry now also contributes to Addis, a testament to its enduring spirit of adaptation. The nearby waterways, those sinuous veins of the bayou country, have always been crucial, not just for commerce but as conduits for a unique way of life, fostering a deep connection to the natural world that still defines the character of Addis today.

About This Addis Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Addis, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.353804, -91.265386. 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 Addis and West Baton Rouge Parish.

Detailed location data for Addis includes the ZIP code (70710), telephone area code (985), county seat of West Baton Rouge Parish, and school district assignment (West Baton Rouge 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 Addis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.