Carencro Louisiana Map

About Carencro, Louisiana

Carencro is a locality in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 11,619. The population density is 534.8 people per km². Carencro is located at 30.3171°N, 92.0490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70520.

Carencro rises from the flat, fertile plains of southern Louisiana, a landscape etched by the slow, deliberate crawl of bayous and the broad, sun-drenched sweep of fields. It lies 6.7 miles north-north-west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-east of Scott. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of blooming sugarcane, a heady mix that settles into the very lungs of the place. Live oaks, their limbs draped with Spanish moss like ancient, weary beards, stand sentinel along the roadsides, offering dappled shade that shifts with the languid passage of the sun. The terrain, a gentle, almost imperceptible swell, seems to cradle the scattered homes and businesses, a quiet testament to the land's enduring generosity. Evenings here are painted in hues of lavender and bruised plum, the sky bleeding into the darkening horizon as the cicadas begin their tireless, electric song. The history of Carencro is a story whispered in the rustle of sugarcane leaves and the murmur of its French-speaking roots, a legacy woven into the fabric of its people. Originally settled by Acadian exiles, the spirit of resilience and a deep connection to the land remain palpable. The local economy, long tied to the agricultural bounty of the surrounding parish, still finds its pulse in the cultivation of rice and crawfish, a vibrant, cyclical rhythm that dictates the seasons. While the outward expansion of Lafayette has brought new developments, Carencro retains a distinctive character, a place where the echoes of its past are not just remembered but actively lived. The distinctive Cajun accent, a melodic blend of French and English, is a constant reminder of the rich cultural heritage that continues to define this Louisiana locality.

About This Carencro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Carencro, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.317144, -92.04901. 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 Carencro and Lafayette Parish.

Detailed location data for Carencro includes the ZIP code (70520), telephone area code (985), county seat of Lafayette 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 Carencro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.