Alexandria Louisiana Map
Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, Rapides Parish.
Interactive Map of Alexandria, Louisiana
| City | Alexandria |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Rapides Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.311294 |
| Longitude | -92.445137 |
| Population | 76,381 |
| Density | 604.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria is a locality in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 76,381. The population density is 604.2 people per km². Alexandria is located at 31.3113°N, 92.4451°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71302.
Alexandria, Louisiana, breathes a humid, verdant air, a place where the flatlands of Central Louisiana begin to hint at the rolling hills further north. It lies 79.2 miles north-north-west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 342°T), and is situated 1.0 miles south-west of Pineville. The Red River, a broad, brown artery, forms the eastern boundary, its muddy currents shaping the very character of the landscape. Cypress and oak trees, draped in Spanish moss, line its banks, their roots clinging to the rich alluvial soil. Beyond the river, the terrain unfolds in a patchwork of agricultural fields – cotton, soybeans, and sugarcane stretching towards the hazy horizon, interspersed with stands of pine and mixed hardwood forests that shimmer under the relentless Southern sun. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, has a particular quality, a syrupy gold that softens the edges of everything, giving the air a palpable weight. This is a city woven from threads of history and commerce, its origins tied to the Red River’s navigability for steamboats carrying cotton from the fertile fields surrounding Alexandria. The legacy of logging and agriculture still echoes, though the economy has diversified, embracing healthcare, education, and a growing retail sector that serves a wide radius. Centenary College of Louisiana, though now located in Shreveport, once held sway here, a testament to Alexandria’s historical significance as an educational hub. The Alexandria Museum of Art, housed in a former federal building, stands as a cultural anchor, while the lively atmosphere of downtown, especially during market days, reveals a community that values connection and local flavor. The city’s proximity to Kisatchie National Forest offers a natural respite, a green lung whispering tales of ancient forests and wilder times.
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About This Alexandria Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Alexandria, 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 Alexandria and Rapides Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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. |
