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Chalmette Louisiana Map

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City	Chalmette
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	St. Bernard Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.942704
Longitude	-89.963402
Population	21,562
Density	1160.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	70043, 70044
Area Code	504
School District	St. Bernard Parish School District

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About Chalmette, Louisiana

Chalmette is a locality in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 21,562. The population density is 1160.5 people per km². Chalmette is located at 29.9427°N, 89.9634°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70043, 70044.

Chalmette stretches across a flat, low-lying expanse where the humid air carries the heavy, salt-sweet promise of the Gulf of Mexico just seven miles away. It lies 4.7 miles east-northeast of Terrytown, LA (from Terrytown, LA: bearing 62°T), and is situated 6.7 miles east of New Orleans. The earth here remains soft and saturated, shaped by the slow, deliberate work of the Guichard Canal that winds its way through the landscape only one mile from the center. Beyond the residential streets, the horizon opens toward the distant, shimmering presence of Big Mar, a lake that reflects the pale, bruised light of late afternoon. Further out, the terrain dips into the subtle, ancient depressions of the Caernarvon Crevasse, while the distant, ghostly silhouette of Demourelles Island marks the threshold of the wider coastal waters. Within the immediate boundaries, Pakenham Oaks offers a sanctuary of sprawling, ancient branches that seem to hold the very weight of the sky in their shade.

Chalmette holds a deep, resonant connection to the defining conflicts of the American landscape, acting as a site where history has long been anchored in the mud and the mire. The local economy has traditionally moved in rhythm with the tides and the heavy machinery of industrial production, drawing strength from the proximity to vital shipping channels. Workers here have long labored in the refineries and ports that line the periphery, turning the raw materials of the coast into the fuel and goods that sustain a nation. This labor defines the character of the place, grounding it in a practical, unadorned reality that values the strength of a hand and the consistency of a shift. The historical weight of the region is felt in the quiet persistence of its neighborhoods, which have rebuilt and endured through the relentless cycles of wind and water.

Chalmette carries a distinct, layered identity that feels as much like a lingering song as it does a collection of streets and buildings. The culture here is defined by a slow, deliberate pace where the humidity dictates the speed of the day and the quality of conversation. Notable figures such as the legendary musician Fats Domino found inspiration in the surrounding atmosphere, infusing the local spirit with a rhythmic, soulful vitality that echoes through the generations. The landmark Pakenham Oaks remains a point of reflection for residents, standing as a silent witness to the passage of time and the changing faces of the community. Festivals and local gatherings often spill into the streets, marked by the scent of spices and the sound of music that seems to rise naturally from the soil itself. Even as the sun slips below the horizon, the air remains thick with the memory of the day, leaving the residents to settle into the quiet, cooling dark.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Pakenham Oaks (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 211° SW
Chalmette Movies (Cinema) — 0.8 mi, 309° NW
Valreiss Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 054° NE
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.4 mi, 275° W
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 1.5 mi, 057° NE
Spotts Monument (Monument) — 1.9 mi, 266° W
Paper Machine (Arts Centre) — 2.9 mi, 292° W
House of Dance & Feathers (Museum) — 3.1 mi, 296° NW
Brechtel Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 3.5 mi, 239° SW
Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum (Museum) — 3.9 mi, 293° NW
Nord Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 4.0 mi, 270° W
Music Box Village (Attraction) — 4.2 mi, 290° W
The Front (Gallery) — 4.5 mi, 290° W
New Orleans Community Print Shop & Darkroom (Arts Centre) — 4.5 mi, 291° W
Antenna (Gallery) — 4.7 mi, 290° W
The Guardians Institute (Gallery) — 4.9 mi, 298° NW
Indywood Theater (Cinema) — 4.9 mi, 290° W
The House of The Rising Sun (Attraction) — 5.4 mi, 277° W
The New Movement Theater (Theatre) — 5.4 mi, 289° W
Mudlark (Theatre) — 5.5 mi, 290° W
Lake Borgne Canal (violet Canal) (State Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 118° SE
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 035° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 5.7 mi, 035° NE
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.7 mi, 035° NE · 28k acres
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 283° W
Bayou Bienvenue (State Conservation Area) — 5.8 mi, 059° NE
Palace Market (Attraction) — 5.8 mi, 285° W
New Orleans Aids Memorial (Monument) — 5.8 mi, 286° W
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 (State Park) — 6.0 mi, 152° SE
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 256° W

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