Pierre Part Louisiana Map

About Pierre Part, Louisiana

Pierre Part is a locality in Assumption Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,308. The population density is 293.2 people per km². Pierre Part is located at 29.9652°N, 91.2032°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70339.

Pierre Part lies in the humid embrace of Assumption Parish, a place where the land itself seems to breathe the moisture of its many waterways. It lies 27.1 miles south-south-west of Prairieville, LA (from Prairieville, LA: bearing 211°T), and is situated 9.0 miles west of Paincourtville. Cypress knees, like gnarled knuckles, emerge from the murky, tea-colored waters of the Atchafalaya Basin, their dark, slick surfaces catching the diffused light that filters through the dense canopy. Spanish moss, a ghostly drapery, hangs heavy from the branches of ancient oaks, swaying with a languid grace in the perpetual stillness. The air here is thick, perfumed with the damp earth and the faint, sweet decay of fallen leaves, and the occasional, sharp scent of diesel from a passing airboat. Life in Pierre Part moves with a deliberate, unhurried cadence, dictated by the ebb and flow of the bayou and the persistent hum of cicadas. This is a realm deeply connected to the bounty of its waters, a heritage passed down through generations of fishermen and trappers whose livelihoods have been inextricably linked to the bayou's rich ecosystem. The local economy, though diversifying, still bears the indelible mark of this aquatic foundation, with seafood markets and processing plants dotting the landscape, their signs weathered by sun and rain. The spirit of resilience, forged by a history of adapting to the ever-shifting moods of the bayou, is palpable in Pierre Part. It's a place where stories of legendary catches and close encounters with the wild are shared over coffee at the local diner, a testament to a way of life that cherishes both tradition and the untamed beauty of its Louisiana home.

About This Pierre Part Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pierre Part, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.965202, -91.203159. 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 Pierre Part and Assumption Parish.

Detailed location data for Pierre Part includes the ZIP code (70339), telephone area code (985), county seat of Assumption Parish, and school district assignment (Assumption 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 Pierre Part is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.