Pineville Louisiana Map

About Pineville, Louisiana

Pineville is a locality in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 14,160. The population density is 436.8 people per km². Pineville is located at 31.3224°N, 92.4343°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71360.

Pineville, Louisiana, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the slow, deliberate flow of the Red River. Low, rolling terrain, carpeted in a tenacious green that deepens with the humid embrace of summer, characterizes the immediate surroundings. Ancient live oaks, their limbs gnarled and heavy with Spanish moss, stand as silent sentinels along the riverbanks, their shadows stretching long and cool in the late afternoon sun. The air itself carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of magnolias, a constant reminder of the sub-tropical clime. Beyond the river, the land gently inclines, giving way to stands of pine that give Pineville its name, their needles whispering secrets on the breeze, and the occasional clearing where sun-drenched fields hint at a life tied to the soil. The history of Pineville is deeply entwined with the Red River, a vital artery for commerce and connection since its earliest days. Once a bustling hub for the timber industry, the rhythmic thrum of sawmills echoed through the pine forests, shaping the local economy and the very character of the settlement. While the dominance of timber has softened, the spirit of industry persists, now finding footing in diverse enterprises that serve the broader Central Louisiana region. Across the river from Alexandria, Pineville maintains its own distinct identity, a place where the echoes of steamboat whistles seem to linger on the humid air, and the quiet dignity of a community that has weathered change with a steady, enduring grace continues to define its present.

About This Pineville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pineville, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.322404, -92.434304. 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 Pineville and Rapides Parish.

Detailed location data for Pineville includes the ZIP code (71360), telephone area code (318), county seat of Rapides Parish, and school district assignment (Rapides 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 Pineville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.