Plaquemine, Louisiana — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Plaquemine, Iberville Parish.
| City | Plaquemine |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Iberville Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.289083 |
| Longitude | -91.234274 |
| Population | 6,075 |
| Density | 810.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Plaquemine is a locality in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,075. The population density is 810.5 people per km². Plaquemine is located at 30.2891°N, 91.2343°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70764.
Plaquemine rests on the western bank of the Mississippi River, a place where the water's slow, powerful current dictates the very pulse of life. It lies 12.1 miles south-south-west of Baton Rouge, LA (from Baton Rouge, LA: bearing 203°T), and is situated 6.8 miles south-west of Gardere. The land here is flat, a fertile alluvial plain etched with bayous and cypress swamps, the air thick with the humid breath of the South. Spanish moss drapes from the ancient oaks like tattered lace, and the sky, when it clears after a summer storm, is a vast, luminous dome that seems to stretch to infinity. The scent of damp earth and blooming jasmine often hangs heavy, a constant reminder of the lush, untamed greenery that presses in from all sides, softening the edges of the human settlements. The history of Plaquemine is deeply entwined with the river that gives it life, a vital port and a crossroads since its earliest days. For generations, the local economy has been shaped by agriculture, particularly sugarcane and cotton, their cultivation leaving an indelible mark on the landscape and the people. The Iberville Parish courthouse, a stately brick edifice, stands as a silent witness to this enduring legacy, a landmark that has overseen the ebb and flow of commerce and community. Today, the refineries and chemical plants that dot the riverfront speak of a modern industrial presence, yet the quiet murmur of the water and the slow, deliberate pace of daily life in Plaquemine retain a timeless, almost tranquil quality.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Plaquemine, Louisiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Plaquemine and Iberville Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Plaquemine is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Plaquemine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |