Chauvin Louisiana Map

About Chauvin, Louisiana

Chauvin is a locality in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,502. The population density is 205.2 people per km². Chauvin is located at 29.4386°N, 90.5954°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70344.

Chauvin exists as a collection of houses and businesses that seem to have grown from the very mud of Terrebonne Parish, their foundations a testament to the resilient spirit of those who chose this marshy land as home. It lies 13.2 miles south-east of Houma, LA (from Houma, LA: bearing 145°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south of Bourg. The air here is thick, humid, carrying the briny tang of the Gulf and the earthy scent of decaying vegetation, a constant reminder of the fertile, yet challenging, environment. Cypress trees, draped in Spanish moss like ancient, weary sentinels, stand stoically in the shallow, brackish waters that crisscross the landscape, their gnarled roots anchoring them against the slow, inexorable pull of the tides. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-heavy cloud cover, casts a diffused, buttery glow, illuminating the emerald hues of the surrounding wetlands and the occasional glint of a passing skiff on the still water. The history of Chauvin is inextricably linked to the bounty of its watery domain, a story of fishermen and trappers who learned to read the moods of the bayous and the habits of the creatures that inhabit them. For generations, the local economy has been sustained by the rich harvests of the Gulf, particularly shrimp and oysters, their capture a practiced art passed down through families. This deep connection to the sea has fostered a unique cultural character, one that embraces a certain unhurried pace, where conversations often drift like the slow currents of the waterways. While not a place of grand pronouncements or bustling avenues, Chauvin possesses a quiet dignity, a subtle strength that speaks of enduring traditions and a profound understanding of its place within the vast, watery expanse of southern Louisiana.

About This Chauvin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Chauvin, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.438553, -90.595365. 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 Chauvin and Terrebonne Parish.

Detailed location data for Chauvin includes the ZIP code (70344), telephone area code (985), county seat of Terrebonne Parish, and school district assignment (Terrebonne 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 Chauvin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.