Addis, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Addis, West Baton Rouge Parish.
| City | Addis |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | West Baton Rouge Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.353804 |
| Longitude | -91.265386 |
| Population | 7,252 |
| Density | 647.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Addis, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Addis is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Addis is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |