Cecilia Louisiana Map

About Cecilia, Louisiana

Cecilia is a locality in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,742. The population density is 276.5 people per km². Cecilia is located at 30.3371°N, 91.8532°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70512.

Cecilia breathes the humid, verdant soul of Louisiana's bayou country. It lies 12.6 miles north-east of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 52°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-north-east of Breaux Bridge. Here, the land itself seems to sigh under the weight of its own lushness, a tapestry of emerald fields and shimmering waterways that reflect the boundless sky. Cypress trees, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, weary sentinels, stand sentinel at the edges of slow-moving bayous, their gnarled roots anchoring them to soil perpetually softened by the embrace of water. The air, thick with the scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine, hangs heavy, a tangible presence that whispers of the tropics and the deep, quiet life that thrives in this fertile crescent. Sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in golden shafts, illuminating the ephemeral dance of dragonflies and the silent glide of unseen creatures beneath the surface of the water. The history of Cecilia is inextricably linked to the rich, alluvial soil and the life-giving waters that define it. For generations, the economy here has been deeply rooted in the bounty of the land, with sugarcane fields stretching towards the horizon, their emerald stalks whispering tales of hard work and harvest. The distinctive culture of Cecilia, a vibrant blend of French, Acadian, and Creole heritage, is evident in the music that spills from open doorways and the rich, complex flavors of its cuisine. Local traditions, passed down through families like precious heirlooms, are celebrated with a warmth and sincerity that can be felt in the easy smiles and welcoming gestures of its people. This is a place where the rhythm of life is dictated less by the clock and more by the gentle ebb and flow of the surrounding waterways, a place where the past is not forgotten but lives on in the enduring spirit of its community.

About This Cecilia Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cecilia, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.337142, -91.853172. 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 Cecilia and St. Martin Parish.

Detailed location data for Cecilia includes the ZIP code (70512), telephone area code (985), county seat of St. Martin Parish, and school district assignment (St. Martin 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 Cecilia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.