Enter your search query in the box below.

Meraux Louisiana Map

Explore Meraux, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.

Interactive Map of Meraux, Louisiana

City	Meraux
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	St. Bernard Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.927459
Longitude	-89.91921
Population	6,804
Density	633.3 /km²
Incorporated	N/A
ZIP Codes	70043, 70075
Area Code	504
School District	St. Bernard Parish School District

🌦 Goto Meraux Weather Page: Meraux, Louisiana — Weather Warnings, Forecast, Radar, Satellite & Current Conditions

About Meraux, Louisiana

Meraux is a locality in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,804. The population density is 633.3 people per km². Meraux is located at 29.9275°N, 89.9192°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 70043, 70075.

Meraux emerges from the flat, low-lying expanse of the Louisiana delta where the horizon feels wide and perpetually heavy with moisture. It lies 1.1 miles southeast of Chalmette, LA (from Chalmette, LA: bearing 129°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-southeast of New Orleans. The landscape around Meraux is defined by its proximity to the Mississippi River, which rolls steadily along just one mile away, shaping the moist, alluvial soil that anchors the region. Beyond the immediate development, the terrain yields to the subtle depression of the Poydras Crevasse five miles out, marking a place where the earth once shifted under the pressure of the rising water. The air here holds a permanent, salt-tinged humidity, reflecting the fact that Meraux sits only six miles from the nearest open coastline. On clear evenings, the light catches the reeds near Big Mar, the expansive lake that serves as the primary body of water in the surrounding wetlands.

Meraux carries the weight of a history tied to the shifting currents of the river and the labor of the land. The local economy has long relied on the industrial rhythm of the riverfront, where the transit of goods provides a steady pulse for the people living in Meraux. While the region was once defined by the labor of the fields, the modern character of the area reflects a transition toward diverse commercial interests that utilize the nearby waterways for logistical support. The proximity to the Mississippi River ensures that the movement of commerce remains the lifeblood of the local economy, keeping the pace of industry closely aligned with the tides of the delta. Residents often find that the work here is quiet and persistent, much like the slow drift of the water toward the distant, hidden gulf.

Cultural life in Meraux draws its vitality from the layered traditions of the surrounding delta, where the influence of Cajun and Creole history remains evident in the local palate and vernacular. A sense of permanence is found at Pakenham Oaks, a natural space just one mile away that offers a cool, shaded reprieve from the intense southern sun. During local gatherings, the atmosphere is often marked by the sounds of zydeco and the shared, unhurried pace of life that defines the region. While few individuals of global renown claim the immediate soil of Meraux, the residents possess a collective identity forged by the resilience required to thrive near the water. Life here unfolds with a deliberate, steady grace, echoing the slow, inevitable movement of the river that defines the edge of the world.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Borgnemouth Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 089° E
Wilderness Park (Local Park) — 2.1 mi, 196° S
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 2.3 mi, 324° NW
Lake Borgne Canal (violet Canal) (State Conservation Area) — 2.9 mi, 124° SE
Chalmette Movies (Cinema) — 3.6 mi, 296° NW
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 (State Park) — 4.1 mi, 171° S
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 4.2 mi, 286° W
Spotts Monument (Monument) — 4.6 mi, 281° W
Bayou Bienvenue (State Conservation Area) — 4.7 mi, 030° NE
Brechtel Golf Course (Local Recreation) — 5.7 mi, 262° W
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 006° N · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 5.8 mi, 006° N
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 5.8 mi, 006° N · 28k acres
Paper Machine (Arts Centre) — 5.8 mi, 292° W
House of Dance & Feathers (Museum) — 5.9 mi, 294° NW
Nord Sculpture (Public Artwork) — 6.7 mi, 279° W
Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum (Museum) — 6.8 mi, 293° NW
Music Box Village (Attraction) — 7.0 mi, 290° W
The Front (Gallery) — 7.4 mi, 291° W
New Orleans Community Print Shop & Darkroom (Arts Centre) — 7.4 mi, 291° W
Antenna (Gallery) — 7.6 mi, 291° W
The Guardians Institute (Gallery) — 7.7 mi, 295° NW
Indywood Theater (Cinema) — 7.7 mi, 290° W
The House of The Rising Sun (Attraction) — 8.2 mi, 282° W
The New Movement Theater (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 290° W
Mudlark (Theatre) — 8.3 mi, 291° W
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (Attraction) — 8.6 mi, 286° W
Palace Market (Attraction) — 8.7 mi, 287° W
New Orleans Aids Memorial (Monument) — 8.7 mi, 288° W
Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 14.2 mi, 263° W

Latest News: Meraux

Loading news…

World News

Loading news-world…

More World News