Sterlington Louisiana Map
Sterlington, 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 Sterlington, Ouachita Parish.
Interactive Map of Sterlington, Louisiana
| City | Sterlington |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Ouachita Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.696249 |
| Longitude | -92.085966 |
| Population | 2,229 |
| Density | 278.8 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
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.
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About This Sterlington Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Sterlington, 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 Sterlington and Ouachita Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Sterlington 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 Sterlington 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. |
