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City	Marrero
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Jefferson Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.885726
Longitude	-90.113221
Population	32,382
Density	1736.5 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	70072, 70073
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Marrero, Louisiana

Marrero is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 32,382. The population density is 1736.5 people per km². Marrero is located at 29.8857°N, 90.1132°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70072, 70073.

Marrero stretches across a flat, humid expanse of southern Louisiana where the air holds the heavy, sweet scent of damp earth and slow-moving water. It lies 1.4 miles west-southwest of Harvey, LA (from Harvey, LA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-southwest of New Orleans. The landscape remains defined by the persistent presence of the Mississippi River, which flows only one mile away and shapes the low-lying terrain. To the west, the waters of Lake Cataouatche provide a quiet, reflective space, while the natural depression known as Bell Crevasse sits a mere mile from the center of activity. The horizon is often a hazy, pale gray, meeting a sky that feels vast and unencumbered by elevation. Even the distant, brine-touched winds from Big Mar, lying eleven miles off, seem to drift through the neighborhood with a subtle, salt-tinged promise of the coast.

Marrero carries the weight of a history rooted in the labor of the land and the steady rhythm of industrial work. Early settlement patterns followed the fertile soil, fostering an economy that long relied on the bounty of the fields and the accessibility of the nearby waterways. Today, the local industry continues to thrive through a mix of maritime support, trade, and the service sectors that sustain the families living here. The proximity to the Mississippi River remains a vital artery, allowing goods to move with the same deliberate pace that the locals have adopted over generations. While the physical landscape has evolved to meet modern demands, the foundational reliance on the region's natural resources remains evident in the daily grind of the docks and the bustling trade centers.

Marrero fosters a cultural character that is deeply layered, reflecting the quiet resilience of those who make their lives in the shadow of the levees. Residents often gather for leisure at Jacob Playground, a local space that anchors the neighborhood and provides a necessary break from the intense summer heat. The community spirit here is unpretentious, seen in the way neighbors acknowledge one another with a nod or a brief conversation as the long, golden light of dusk settles over the streets. Among those who have emerged from this environment is the professional football player Steve Foley, who carried the discipline learned in these parts to a wider stage. Life here moves with a lyrical, loosened sense of time, where the slow crawl of the seasons is measured by the changing humidity and the persistent, circling presence of the birds overhead.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jacob Playground (Local Park) — 0.2 mi, 069° E
Belle Terre Playground (Local Park) — 0.3 mi, 174° S
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 1.0 mi, 187° S
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 2.6 mi, 294° NW
Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 2.7 mi, 000° N
The Fly (Attraction) — 2.7 mi, 332° NW
Rosenberg House (Attraction) — 2.8 mi, 006° N
Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 2.8 mi, 339° N
The Brown Mansion (Attraction) — 2.9 mi, 009° N
John J Audubon Statue (Monument) — 2.9 mi, 337° NW
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust (Monument) — 3.1 mi, 031° NE
Ghost Manor (Attraction) — 3.5 mi, 035° NE
Painting with a Twist (Arts Centre) — 3.8 mi, 070° E
Edward B. Boettner 1937-2000 (Monument) — 3.8 mi, 041° NE
Birth of a Muse (Public Artwork) — 4.3 mi, 033° NE
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 030° NE
BB's Stage Door Canteen (Theatre) — 4.7 mi, 033° NE
Solomon Victory Theater (Cinema) — 4.7 mi, 033° NE
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 032° NE
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 032° NE
Forbes Theater (Museum) — 4.7 mi, 033° NE
Contemporary Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 4.8 mi, 032° NE
Timken Wildlife Management Area - Couba Island (Local Conservation Area) — 5.7 mi, 221° SW
Bayou Saint John (State Conservation Area) — 6.2 mi, 012° N
Saints Training/baseball Stadium/recreat (State Recreation Area) — 7.7 mi, 321° NW
Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.9 mi, 259° W
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 (State Park) — 11.8 mi, 097° E
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.9 mi, 055° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 14.9 mi, 055° NE
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 14.9 mi, 055° NE · 28k acres

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