Bayou Goula Louisiana Map
Bayou Goula, 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 Bayou Goula, Iberville Parish.
Interactive Map of Bayou Goula, Louisiana
| City | Bayou Goula |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Iberville Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.209918 |
| Longitude | -91.168994 |
| Population | 208 |
| Density | 54.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Bayou Goula, Louisiana
Bayou Goula is a locality in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 208. The population density is 54.0 people per km². Bayou Goula is located at 30.2099°N, 91.1690°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70788.
Bayou Goula rests where the land begins to surrender to the languid embrace of water, a place where the humid air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and unseen blossoms. It lies 13.4 miles west-south-west of Prairieville, LA (from Prairieville, LA: bearing 241°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south of Gardere. Cypress knees, like ancient, gnarled knuckles, thrust from the murky depths of the bayou, their shadowed surfaces slick with moss that drapes like tattered velvet. The landscape here is a study in green, a riot of sugarcane fields stretching towards a sky that often bleeds with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of sunset, casting long, distorted reflections on the still surface of the water. Live oaks, their branches impossibly wide and draped with Spanish moss, stand as silent sentinels, their roots anchoring them in the rich, dark soil that has nourished this land for generations. The history of Bayou Goula is as intertwined with the Mississippi River as the very vines that cling to the old oak trees, a testament to the enduring power of its waters and the resilience of its people. For centuries, this locale has been shaped by the ebb and flow of agriculture, its economy historically tied to the cultivation of sugarcane, a crop that has left its indelible mark on the very character of the place. Remnants of grand antebellum plantations, their stately facades now softened by time and encroaching vegetation, whisper tales of a bygone era, while the hum of modern machinery in the fields speaks of continued industry. The distinctive creole culture, a vibrant blend of French, African, and Spanish influences, still resonates in the music that drifts from open windows and the flavors of the distinctive local cuisine, a living legacy passed down through families who have called Bayou Goula home for generations.
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About This Bayou Goula Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Bayou Goula, 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 Bayou Goula and Iberville Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Bayou Goula 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 Bayou Goula 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. |
