Explore Tallulah, Louisiana, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Tallulah |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | Madison Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 32.408476 |
| Longitude | -91.186777 |
| Population | 6,286 |
| Density | 872.1 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Codes | 71282, 71284 |
| Area Code | 318 |
| School District | Madison Parish School District |
Tallulah emerges from the flat, fertile plains of the Mississippi Delta where the land stretches wide under an expansive and heavy sky. It lies 18.4 miles west-northwest of Vicksburg, MS (from Vicksburg, MS: bearing 282°T), and is situated 18.2 miles east of Delhi. Brushy Bayou carves a quiet path through the landscape, acting as a subtle vein for the surrounding fields that define the horizon. To the west, the elevation shifts slightly toward the distant rise of Fort Hill, while the waters of Texas Lake sit eight miles away as a still, reflective presence. The air here holds a deep, humid stillness that seems to suspend time, especially as the late afternoon light turns the dust of the fields into a fine, golden powder. Residents often find their way to the Richmond Sports Complex, a space that serves as a focal point for activity less than a mile from the center of the local geography.
Tallulah carries the weight of a long agrarian tradition, its foundations built upon the dark, rich soil that has dictated the rhythm of commerce for generations. The local economy remains tethered to the cycles of planting and harvest, with large-scale farming operations serving as the primary engine for regional industry. History here is marked by the steady development of trade routes that once relied on the movement of goods through the interior, away from the distant coastlines. Tallulah maintains a connection to its past through the preservation of its central business district, where the architecture reflects the practical needs of a working agricultural hub. The labor of the fields provides a constant, underlying pulse, ensuring that the town remains a functional anchor in a landscape defined by its productivity.
Cultural life in Tallulah is a quiet reflection of the deep-rooted traditions found across this interior region, where social gatherings and local events often mirror the changing seasons. The community shares a distinct character shaped by the slow pace of rural life and the enduring influence of the surrounding countryside. While the area is modest in its offerings, it remains a place where individual identities are forged through long-standing ties and shared experiences. Famous individuals such as the acclaimed author Madame Sul-Te-Wan once walked these paths, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world of cinema. Visitors might find that the true spirit of the area reveals itself not in grand monuments, but in the simple, persistent way the days unfold across the flat, open ground.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tallulah, Louisiana. Coordinates: 32.408476, -91.186777. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Tallulah includes the ZIP code (71282, 71284), telephone area code (318), county seat of Madison Parish, and school district assignment (Madison Parish School District).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 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. |