Centerville Louisiana Map

About Centerville, Louisiana

Centerville is a locality in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 685. The population density is 263.4 people per km². Centerville is located at 29.7597°N, 91.4284°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70522.

Centerville exhales a humid breath, thick with the scent of marsh grass and distant sugarcane. It lies 28.8 miles south-east of New Iberia, LA (from New Iberia, LA: bearing 126°T), and is situated 5.1 miles east-south-east of Franklin. The land here, a low-lying expanse of alluvial soil, seems perpetually on the verge of yielding to the encroaching waterways that thread through it like veins. Cypress knees, gnarled and ancient, punctuate the murky edges of bayous, their shadows stretching long and distorted in the perpetually soft, diffused light that filters through the dense canopy of live oaks and Spanish moss. The air itself feels heavy, a palpable presence that clings to the skin and carries the faint, sweet perfume of blooming jasmine and the earthy tang of fertile earth. Even the quiet hum of insects seems amplified in this stillness, a constant, low-frequency thrum that underscores the profound tranquility of this southern Louisiana landscape. The history of Centerville is inextricably linked to the rich alluvial soil and the waterways that have shaped its existence, a legacy of agriculture and resourcefulness passed down through generations. For decades, sugarcane has been the lifeblood of this region, its broad green fields stretching towards the horizon, a testament to the enduring partnership between man and the fertile earth. This agricultural backbone has fostered a distinct cultural character, one marked by a deep appreciation for tradition, community, and the simple pleasures of life. The local economy, while rooted in the land, also draws sustenance from the abundant waters, with fishing and seafood contributing to the unique flavor of Centerville’s identity. It’s a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pace of life, and where the echoes of generations past can still be felt in the gentle sway of the moss-draped trees and the quiet murmur of the bayous.

About This Centerville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Centerville, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Centerville and St. Mary Parish.

Detailed location data for Centerville includes the ZIP code (71367), telephone area code (318, 985), county seat of St. Mary Parish, and school district assignment (St. Mary 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 Centerville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.