Crowley Louisiana Map

About Crowley, Louisiana

Crowley is a locality in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 11,422. The population density is 762.5 people per km². Crowley is located at 30.2141°N, 92.3746°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70526.

Crowley lies in the heart of Acadia Parish, a place where the sky stretches wide and the land unfolds in broad, flat planes, punctuated by the occasional stand of live oaks casting deep, cool shadows. It lies 21.2 miles west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 268°T), and is situated 6.5 miles west-south-west of Rayne. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of sugarcane and damp earth, a perfume that clings to the senses long after you've passed through. This is a landscape built for endless horizons, where the sun rises in a slow, deliberate blaze of color and sets in a hush of deepening indigo, painting the vast expanse with hues of rose and gold. The drainage canals, like silver threads, crisscross the fertile soil, reflecting the immense sky above, a constant reminder of the water's patient work in shaping this terrain. The story of Crowley is deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of Southwest Louisiana, particularly its prominence as a rice-producing hub. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the planting and harvesting of this golden grain, a tradition that has shaped its economy and its very character. The distinctive architecture, with its charming bungalows and sturdy brick buildings, hints at a prosperous past built on hard work and the bounty of the land. As the sun dips low, casting long, attenuated shadows, one can almost hear the echoes of the steam engines that once powered the rice mills, a testament to the ingenuity and industry that continue to define Crowley.

About This Crowley Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crowley, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.214093, -92.374576. 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 Crowley and Acadia Parish.

Detailed location data for Crowley includes the ZIP code (70526), telephone area code (985), county seat of Acadia Parish, and school district assignment (Acadia 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 Crowley is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.