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City	Thibodaux
State	Louisiana (LA)
County	Lafourche Parish
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	29.795763
Longitude	-90.822871
Population	15,948
Density	906.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70301, 70302, 70310
Area Code	985
School District	Lafourche Parish School District

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About Thibodaux, Louisiana

Thibodaux is a locality in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of 15,948. The population density is 906.6 people per km². Thibodaux is located at 29.7958°N, 90.8229°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Thibodaux is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70301, 70302, 70310.

Thibodaux holds a position of quiet command over the flat, fertile plains that define this stretch of the interior landscape. It lies 12.6 miles north-northwest of Bayou Cane, LA (from Bayou Cane, LA: bearing 340°T), and is situated 3.8 miles north-northwest of Schriever. Bayou Lafourche serves as the primary artery here, its slow-moving waters carving a path through the earth that has organized the settlement of the land for generations. The terrain remains stubbornly level, a vast expanse of agricultural soil that stretches toward the horizon, far removed from the saline influences of the distant coastline. To the north, the landscape retains a sense of seclusion, while the proximity of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve, offers a protected glimpse into the dense, tangled vegetation of the region. Even on the brightest days, the light seems to thicken as it filters through the canopy, casting long, contemplative shadows across the fields.

Thibodaux grew from the necessity of the soil, developing around the productive rhythms of the sugarcane industry that still defines the visual identity of the surrounding countryside. This legacy of agrarian labor provided the foundation for a local economy that has carefully balanced its historical roots with the demands of modern commerce and education. While the rhythms of the harvest dictate the pulse of the year, the presence of Nicholls State University has introduced a steady, intellectual vitality to the local economy. Beyond the fields, the influence of Bayou Sec, located nine miles away, reminds residents of the complex hydrological systems that dictate the movement of water across this inland basin. Commerce here is deliberate, favoring long-standing connections and a shared understanding of the land’s capacity for both growth and endurance.

Cultural life in Thibodaux pulses with a distinct, layered heritage that finds expression in the architecture of its older neighborhoods and the communal celebrations held throughout the year. The town serves as a guardian of regional traditions, where the nuances of Cajun and Creole influences manifest in everything from the local culinary standards to the cadence of daily speech. Notable landmarks, such as the historic E.D. White Historic Site, provide a physical connection to the individuals who shaped the development of the region over the centuries. The presence of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve, offers a space where history and the natural environment converge, inviting a deeper appreciation for the local landscape. While the pace of life maintains a measured, thoughtful quality, the community remains deeply engaged with its own identity, standing as a singular point of focus within the wider regional geography.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 0.1 mi, 282° W
Civic Center Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 020° N
Lion Statue (Public Artwork) — 0.6 mi, 031° NE
Peltier Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 111° E
Laurel Valley Museum (Museum) — 2.2 mi, 101° E
Division Of State Lands (State Resource Management Area) — 5.4 mi, 344° N
Lsu Research Station (Recreation Easement) — 6.3 mi, 225° SW
Lake Boeuf Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 10.3 mi, 104° E
Greenwood Gator Farm (Attraction) — 13.4 mi, 201° S
Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum (Museum) — 15.0 mi, 156° SE
Southdown Museum (Museum) — 15.1 mi, 161° S
Dumas Auditorium (Theatre) — 15.3 mi, 158° S
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.4 mi, 180° S · 8,780 acres
Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 18.7 mi, 003° N
San Francisco Plantation (Attraction) — 21.9 mi, 037° NE
Morgan City Stadium (Stadium) — 23.7 mi, 255° W
Bocage Plantation (Attraction) — 24.0 mi, 341° N
The Rig Museum (Museum) — 24.3 mi, 253° W
Houmas House Plantation and Gardens (Attraction) — 24.8 mi, 344° N
Home Port (Historic Castle / Fort) — 27.8 mi, 150° SE
Veterans Memorial Plaza (Monument) — 28.0 mi, 070° E
Wildcat Stadium (Stadium) — 29.0 mi, 066° NE
Boudreaux Canal (Viewpoint) — 30.9 mi, 157° SE
Gonzales 'Tee Joe' Museum (Museum) — 31.0 mi, 350° N
Atchafalaya Delta Wildlife Management Area and Game Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 34.4 mi, 224° SW
WHITE ALDER Memorial Light 195A (Monument) — 34.8 mi, 324° NW
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 34.9 mi, 268° W · 22k acres
Goula Paradise Farms (Zoo / Wildlife Park) — 35.9 mi, 329° NW
Tickfaw State Park (State Park) — 41.2 mi, 015° N
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (State Park) — 46.6 mi, 287° W

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