Broussard Louisiana Map

About Broussard, Louisiana

Broussard is a locality in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 13,417. The population density is 289.6 people per km². Broussard is located at 30.1408°N, 91.9561°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Broussard is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 71362, 70518.

Broussard stretches across a flat, fertile expanse where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed, save for the occasional silhouette of distant trees. It lies 26.2 miles north-northeast of Opelousas, LA (from Opelousas, LA: bearing 18°T), and is situated 17.8 miles south-southeast of Marksville. Bayou Jack winds its way through the landscape, acting as a slow-moving artery that defines the local drainage and gives the soil its dark, moisture-rich character. To the northwest, the land rises subtly toward the elevation of Les Grandes Côtes, while the lower, more expansive Prairie Du Bayou Rouge stretches out in the opposite direction. The air here holds a heavy, humid stillness during the long afternoons, catching the light in a way that turns the fields into shimmering gold before the sun dips below the level plains. A short distance away, the quiet reaches of the Farm Service Agency Interest Of La provide a sanctuary for wildlife, maintaining a sliver of the original wilderness that once dominated this interior territory.

Broussard maintains a steady, industrious pace rooted in a history of agrarian expansion and the steady rhythm of regional commerce. The local economy has shifted from the traditional reliance on vast fields of sugarcane and rice to a more diversified landscape of light manufacturing and retail, though the heritage of the land remains etched into the daily habits of the people. Visitors find a sense of continuity here, where the influence of French-speaking ancestors still flavors the local speech and social customs. While Boggy Lake lies far enough away to remain a quiet destination for those seeking solitude, the spirit of Broussard is anchored firmly in its central intersection of roads and its commitment to a communal, grounded way of life. The transition from the old agricultural foundations to modern growth occurs without erasing the deliberate, measured cadence that has defined the region for generations.

About This Broussard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Broussard, Louisiana. Coordinates: 30.140831, -91.95606. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Broussard includes the ZIP code (71362, 70518), telephone area code (318, 985), county seat of Avoyelles Parish, and school district assignment (Lafayette Parish School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.