South Vacherie Louisiana Map

About South Vacherie, Louisiana

South Vacherie is a locality in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,954. The population density is 231.6 people per km². South Vacherie is located at 29.9274°N, 90.6998°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70090.

South Vacherie breathes with the humid breath of the Mississippi River, a place where the land lies low and flat, etched by the slow, determined work of water. It lies 16.3 miles south-west of Laplace, LA (from Laplace, LA: bearing 234°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east-north-east of Chackbay. Spanish moss, like tattered lace, drapes from the ancient live oaks that stand sentinel over the sprawling sugarcane fields, their emerald stalks whispering secrets to the ever-present breeze. The air, thick and sweet with the scent of ripening cane and the distant, earthy aroma of the river, clings to everything, a palpable presence that defines the very character of South Vacherie. The sun, when it breaks through the often-heavy clouds, casts a golden, diffused light that softens the sharp edges of the landscape, lending a dreamlike quality to the scene. The history of South Vacherie is inextricably tied to the cultivation of sugarcane, a legacy that runs as deep as the fertile soil itself. Generations have labored under the Louisiana sun, their lives shaped by the rhythm of planting and harvest, a cyclical existence that has sustained the local economy for centuries. The grand plantation homes, some still standing with a stoic grace, bear silent witness to this enduring agricultural heritage, their weathered facades telling stories of wealth, hardship, and the complex social fabric that once defined this region. While modern machinery now plays a significant role in the fields, the deep-rooted connection to the land, and the traditions it has fostered, remain a distinctive hallmark of South Vacherie, a quiet testament to its enduring spirit.

About This South Vacherie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Vacherie, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.927427, -90.699812. 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 South Vacherie and St. James Parish.

Detailed location data for South Vacherie includes the ZIP code (70090), telephone area code (504), county seat of St. James Parish, and school district assignment (St. James 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 South Vacherie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.