Mansura Louisiana Map

About Mansura, Louisiana

Mansura is a locality in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,263. The population density is 169.6 people per km². Mansura is located at 31.0580°N, 92.0490°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71350.

Mansura, Louisiana, breathes a humid, earthy air, a palpable presence that clings to the broad, slow-moving Mississippi River and the myriad bayous that lace the surrounding landscape. It lies 29.2 miles south-east of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 4.9 miles south-south-east of Marksville. The land itself is a study in subtle gradations of green, a fertile expanse where fields of sugarcane stretch towards the horizon, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the warm breeze. Cypress trees, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel along the waterways, their roots gripping the rich, dark soil, their crowns often draped with Spanish moss that catches the sunlight like strands of spun silver. The sky overhead is a vast canvas, capable of dramatic shifts from the blinding glare of midday to the bruised purples and fiery oranges of a coming storm, imbuing the quiet streets of Mansura with a profound sense of nature's enduring power. The history of Mansura is deeply entwined with the agricultural heart of Avoyelles Parish, a legacy built on the back-breaking labor that coaxed bounty from this alluvial soil. For generations, sugarcane has been the lifeblood of the region, its cultivation shaping the very contours of the land and the traditions of its people. The echoes of this past can be found in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of resilience that permeates the community. While the rhythms of life in Mansura are unhurried, marked by the changing seasons and the steady flow of the river, there is a quiet pride in its heritage, a distinct character forged by the land, the water, and the enduring strength of its inhabitants.

About This Mansura Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mansura, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.057966, -92.049012. 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 Mansura and Avoyelles Parish.

Detailed location data for Mansura includes the ZIP code (71350), telephone area code (318), county seat of Avoyelles Parish, and school district assignment (Avoyelles 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 Mansura is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.