Bunkie Louisiana Map

About Bunkie, Louisiana

Bunkie is a locality in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,253. The population density is 421.5 people per km². Bunkie is located at 30.9532°N, 92.1826°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71322.

Bunkie unfurls itself across the flat, fertile expanse of Avoyelles Parish, a place where the horizon seems to stretch into an eternal promise of sun-kissed fields. It lies 29.2 miles south-south-east of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 148°T), and is situated 7.9 miles west-south-west of Cottonport. The air here carries the humid breath of the Deep South, thick with the scent of ripening sugarcane and the distant whisper of cicadas. Cypress trees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the landscape, their roots grasping at the rich, dark soil that yields so generously to the farmer's hand. In the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, languid shadows that paint the cotton fields in hues of rose and gold, a visual lullaby sung by the fading day. The roots of Bunkie run deep into Louisiana's agricultural heart, its economy historically tied to the bounty of the land, particularly sugarcane and cotton. This agrarian spirit continues to define the character of Bunkie, fostering a quiet industriousness and a deep connection to the cycles of nature. Though its origins are humble, Bunkie has witnessed the ebb and flow of generations, each leaving their imprint on its story. While no grand monuments may define its skyline, the enduring spirit of its people, their resilience and their dedication to the soil, forms the true, indelible landmark of Bunkie.

About This Bunkie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bunkie, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.953247, -92.182626. 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 Bunkie and Avoyelles Parish.

Detailed location data for Bunkie includes the ZIP code (71322), telephone area code (318), county seat of Avoyelles Parish, and school district assignment (Avoyelles 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 Bunkie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.