Arnaudville Louisiana Map

About Arnaudville, Louisiana

Arnaudville is a locality in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,239. The population density is 844.8 people per km². Arnaudville is located at 30.3977°N, 91.9315°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70512.

Arnaudville rests where the land begins its slow, languid surrender to the immense, sky-drenched wetlands of Louisiana. It lies 13.1 miles north-north-east of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 24°T), and is situated 8.9 miles north-east of Carencro. The air here, thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine, hangs heavy and sweet, particularly as the sun dips low, painting the cypress knees and Spanish moss in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. Bayous, like veins of dark, reflective glass, snake through the landscape, their edges fringed with tenacious reeds and the ghostly white of egret feathers. The terrain is a gentle, almost imperceptible undulation, a soft canvas upon which the verdant tapestry of cane fields and live oaks is unfurled, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this place. The history of Arnaudville is deeply entwined with the fertile soil and the waterways that have shaped its destiny. Established by Acadian exiles, the town carries a legacy of resilience and a distinct cultural character, a blend of French, Spanish, and African influences that echo in its music and its cuisine. The local economy, once primarily agricultural, now sees a burgeoning interest in artisan crafts and a quiet revival of its traditional charm, drawing visitors who seek a taste of authentic Louisiana. The very rhythm of life in Arnaudville seems to flow with the unhurried pace of the bayous, a gentle cadence that invites contemplation and a deep appreciation for the simple beauty that surrounds it.

About This Arnaudville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Arnaudville, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.397697, -91.931506. 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 Arnaudville and St. Landry Parish.

Detailed location data for Arnaudville includes the ZIP code (70512), telephone area code (985), county seat of St. Landry Parish, and school district assignment (St. Landry 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 Arnaudville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.