Palmetto Louisiana Map

About Palmetto, Louisiana

Palmetto is a locality in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 119. The population density is 55.3 people per km². Palmetto is located at 30.7174°N, 91.9093°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71358.

Palmetto lies in a land where the air hangs thick with humidity, a palpable presence that clings to the skin like a second garment. It lies 34.7 miles north of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west of Melville. The terrain here is a study in gentle flatness, punctuated by the slow, deliberate curves of bayous and sluggish creeks, their waters reflecting the vast, often bruised, Louisiana sky. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, spread their moss-draped limbs, offering shade that is both a blessing and a slight oppression under the sun's unwavering gaze. The land itself feels fertile, a dark, rich earth yielding to the plow, promising sustenance in its quiet, persistent way. The history of Palmetto is inextricably linked to the alluvial soils and the waterways that have shaped its existence. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with sugarcane fields stretching towards the horizon, their emerald rows a testament to the land's bounty and the labor it demands. The economy, though diversified in recent times, still carries the echoes of those vast plantations, a legacy felt in the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the quiet pride of its inhabitants. Small businesses, often family-run, dot the landscape, their storefronts a familiar comfort in the slow unfolding of days, each contributing to the distinct character of Palmetto.

About This Palmetto Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palmetto, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.717414, -91.909282. 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 Palmetto and St. Landry Parish.

Detailed location data for Palmetto includes the ZIP code (71051), telephone area code (318), county seat of St. Landry Parish, and school district assignment (St. Landry 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 Palmetto is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.