Grambling, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Grambling, Lincoln Parish.
| City | Grambling |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.52765 |
| Longitude | -92.71404 |
| Population | 5,287 |
| Density | 344.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Grambling is a locality in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,287. The population density is 344.6 people per km². Grambling is located at 32.5277°N, 92.7140°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71245.
Grambling rests in the gentle embrace of north Louisiana's rolling terrain, a landscape painted in shades of deep green and fertile ochre. It lies 34.7 miles west of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 272°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west of Ruston. The air here, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the humid weight of the South, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant hum of cicadas. Sunlight filters through the broad leaves of oak and magnolia, casting shifting patterns on the asphalt roads that wind between modest homes and the sprawling campus. The sky above Grambling often seems vast, a canvas for the slow march of cumulus clouds, promising sudden, welcome downpours that leave the earth glistening and refreshed. This is a place where the legacy of education is deeply rooted, most notably in Grambling State University, a beacon of academic and athletic achievement that has shaped the fortunes and aspirations of generations. The university's presence imbues the locality with a particular energy, a constant current of youthful ambition and intellectual pursuit that flows through its streets. Historically, the region's economy has been tied to the land, with agriculture providing a foundational livelihood, and the echoes of that past can still be felt in the quiet persistence of rural life that surrounds the more bustling core. The distinctive character of Grambling is a testament to its enduring commitment to learning and its proud cultural heritage, a spirit that continues to draw individuals from across the nation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Grambling, 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 Grambling and Lincoln Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Grambling is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Grambling is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |