Arabi Louisiana Map

About Arabi, Louisiana

Arabi is a locality in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,625. The population density is 976.0 people per km². Arabi is located at 29.9544°N, 90.0053°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70032.

Arabi breathes the humid breath of the Mississippi River delta, a place where the land is a low, verdant promise. It lies 4.2 miles east of New Orleans, LA (from New Orleans, LA: bearing 90°T), and is situated 9.1 miles east-south-east of Metairie. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of magnolias and the distant hum of boat traffic, a constant reminder of the waterway that defines its existence. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stretch their limbs like weary dancers, their Spanish moss a silvery cascade against the impossibly blue sky, a sky that often blushes with the fiery hues of sunset. The streets of Arabi are lined with houses that wear their age with a quiet grace, their painted shutters peeling just so, their porches wide enough to catch the fleeting afternoon breeze. This stretch of land, once part of vast plantations, found its modern character in the early 20th century, a burgeoning suburb that drew its lifeblood from the industries of nearby New Orleans. The legacy of levee building and flood control is etched into the very landscape, a constant negotiation with the powerful forces of nature. The economy here, once deeply tied to agriculture and the river's bounty, now finds its pulse in a blend of resilient local businesses and the steady flow of commuters. Arabi carries within it the echoes of generations who have learned to live in harmony with the water, a gentle resilience that defines its unique spirit.

About This Arabi Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arabi, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.95437, -90.005348. 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 Arabi and St. Bernard Parish.

Detailed location data for Arabi includes the ZIP code (70032), telephone area code (504), county seat of St. Bernard Parish, and school district assignment (St. Bernard 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 Arabi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.