Rayne Louisiana Map
Rayne, 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 Rayne, Acadia Parish.
Interactive Map of Rayne, Louisiana
| City | Rayne |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Acadia Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 30.234925 |
| Longitude | -92.268462 |
| Population | 7,105 |
| Density | 721.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Rayne, Louisiana
Rayne is a locality in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,105. The population density is 721.5 people per km². Rayne is located at 30.2349°N, 92.2685°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70578.
Rayne unfurls itself across the wide, flat expanse of Acadia Parish, a place where the horizon seems to stretch infinitely, meeting a sky that often hangs low and heavy with the promise of rain. It lies 14.9 miles west of Lafayette, LA (from Lafayette, LA: bearing 273°T), and is situated 6.5 miles east-north-east of Crowley. The land here is a testament to the rich alluvial soil, a fertile canvas painted in broad strokes of emerald green sugarcane fields and the muted golds of ripening rice. Cypress trees, their knees like stoic sentinels, stand guard along the slow-moving bayous, their branches draped with Spanish moss that catches the diffused sunlight, lending a spectral grace to the lowlands. The air, perpetually humid, carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening vegetation and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, quiet pulse against the vast stillness. Rayne’s story is deeply entwined with the cultivation of its land, a heritage that has shaped its economy and its soul. For generations, the fields of sugarcane and rice have been the lifeblood of this community, their cycles dictating the rhythm of life. The town itself, while modern in its conveniences, carries the echoes of its past, a subtle accent in the drawl of its people and the enduring charm of its older architecture. It is a place where Cajun culture thrives, its influence felt in the lively music that spills from local establishments and the hearty, flavorful cuisine that graces every table. Rayne has carved a niche for itself as a hub for agricultural processing, ensuring that the bounty of its surrounding farms finds its way to markets far and wide, a quiet testament to the enduring spirit of this resilient corner of Louisiana.
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About This Rayne Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Rayne, 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 Rayne and Acadia Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Rayne 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 Rayne 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. |
