Broussard Louisiana Map

About Broussard, Louisiana

Broussard is a locality in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. Broussard is located at 30.8932°N, 91.9435°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70518.

Broussard breathes the humid air of the Louisiana prairie, a landscape painted in broad strokes of emerald and gold under a sky that stretches wide and often dramatic. It lies 41.4 miles south-east of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 134°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-east of Cottonport. The land here is remarkably flat, a testament to the ancient alluvial plains, where drainage ditches, mirroring the slow crawl of the Mississippi, crisscross the fields like silver threads. Oak trees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the horizon, their branches draped with Spanish moss that sways with an almost imperceptible grace, catching the diffused sunlight of late afternoon and casting long, soft shadows. The air itself carries a unique scent, a blend of damp earth, sweet sugarcane, and the distant whisper of petrochemicals, a scent that clings to everything with a persistent, almost comforting, humidity. The story of Broussard is one of agriculture and resilience, rooted deeply in the fertile soil that has sustained generations. For much of its history, sugarcane and rice were the lifeblood of Broussard, their cultivation shaping the very contours of the land and the livelihoods of its people. While the agricultural heritage remains strong, the economic landscape has broadened, with the presence of energy sector industries contributing to the town's steady, unhurried growth. The distinctive Acadian spirit, a blend of hard work and vibrant celebration, is palpable in Broussard, evident in the echoes of Cajun music that sometimes drift from open windows and the genuine warmth of its inhabitants, a community that has weathered floods and economic shifts with a quiet determination.

About This Broussard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Broussard, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.893245, -91.943452. 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 Broussard and Avoyelles Parish.

Detailed location data for Broussard includes the ZIP code (71362), telephone area code (318, 985), county seat of Avoyelles Parish, and school district assignment (Lafayette 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 Broussard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.