Independence Louisiana Map
Independence, 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 Independence, Tangipahoa Parish.
Interactive Map of Independence, Louisiana
| City | Independence |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Tangipahoa Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.635466 |
| Longitude | -90.500924 |
| Population | 2,207 |
| Density | 326.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Independence, Louisiana
Independence is a locality in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,207. The population density is 326.0 people per km². Independence is located at 30.6355°N, 90.5009°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70443.
Independence rests in the rolling heart of Tangipahoa Parish, where the land breathes in a slow, humid rhythm. It lies 9.4 miles north-north-west of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 345°T), and is situated 6.7 miles south of Amite City. The terrain here is a gentle undulation of pine forests and cultivated fields, the air thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a summer shower. Spanish moss hangs like forgotten lace from the ancient oaks that line the roads, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the sky. The sunlight, when it breaks through the dense canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the verdant undergrowth, a dappled, living mosaic that speaks of the deep South's verdant abundance. The very atmosphere seems to hum with a quiet, persistent life, a testament to the enduring spirit of this Louisiana place. The roots of Independence run deep into the fertile soil, a history shaped by agriculture and the quiet resilience of its people. Once a hub for strawberry farming, the legacy of those sweet, sun-ripened berries still lingers, a memory woven into the local lore and the occasional roadside stand. Today, the economy is a more varied affair, with small businesses and agricultural endeavors still forming the backbone of daily life, alongside the steady presence of those who commute to larger centers for work. The distinctive charm of Independence lies in its unpretentious character, a place where neighborly waves are a common currency and the pace of life allows for reflection, a quiet counterpoint to the clamor of the outside world.
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About This Independence Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Independence, 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 Independence and Tangipahoa Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Independence 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 Independence 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. |
