South Vacherie Louisiana Map
South Vacherie, 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 South Vacherie, St. James Parish.
Interactive Map of South Vacherie, Louisiana
| City | South Vacherie |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | St. James Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 29.927427 |
| Longitude | -90.699812 |
| Population | 2,954 |
| Density | 231.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
Latest News: South Vacherie
Loading news…
World News
Loading news-world…
More World News
Loading news-world…
About This South Vacherie Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of South Vacherie, 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 South Vacherie and St. James Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for South Vacherie 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 South Vacherie 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. |
