Sterlington Louisiana Map

About Sterlington, Louisiana

Sterlington is a locality in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,229. The population density is 278.8 people per km². Sterlington is located at 32.6962°N, 92.0860°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71280.

Sterlington unfolds along the tranquil Ouachita River, its landscape a verdant tapestry woven with the humid breath of the Deep South. It lies 13.1 miles north of Monroe, LA (from Monroe, LA: bearing 9°T), and is situated 13.9 miles north-north-east of Claiborne. Cypress knees, gnarled like ancient fingers, break the dark, reflective surface of the water, while Spanish moss, a spectral veil, drapes the stoic limbs of oak trees. The air, thick with the scent of pine and damp earth, hums with the drone of unseen insects, a constant, low-frequency song that underscores the languid pace of life. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, falls in fragmented pools, illuminating the rich, dark loam that defines the terrain, a fertile promise whispered from the very soil. The history of Sterlington is intimately tied to the ebb and flow of the Ouachita, a waterway that once served as a vital artery for commerce and connection. Loggers and planters, drawn by the bounty of the surrounding forests and fertile bottomlands, established communities here, their endeavors shaping the economic character of the region. Today, while the echoes of past industries linger, Sterlington retains a quiet dignity, its economy subtly supported by the resources of the land and the gentle pulse of its riverine setting. The presence of the lake, a shimmering expanse born from the river’s embrace, offers a watery playground, its shores a gathering place for those seeking solace and recreation under the vast, forgiving Louisiana sky.

About This Sterlington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sterlington, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.696249, -92.085966. 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 Sterlington and Ouachita Parish.

Detailed location data for Sterlington includes the ZIP code (71280), telephone area code (318), county seat of Ouachita Parish, and school district assignment (Ouachita 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 Sterlington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.