Arabi, 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 Arabi, St. Bernard Parish.
| City | Arabi |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. Bernard Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.95437 |
| Longitude | -90.005348 |
| Population | 4,625 |
| Density | 976.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arabi, 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 Arabi and St. Bernard Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Arabi 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 Arabi 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. |