Urania Louisiana Map
Urania, 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 Urania, LaSalle Parish.
Interactive Map of Urania, Louisiana
| City | Urania |
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
| County | LaSalle Parish |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 31.863777 |
| Longitude | -92.295972 |
| Population | 1,240 |
| Density | 334.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Urania, Louisiana
Urania is a locality in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,240. The population density is 334.0 people per km². Urania is located at 31.8638°N, 92.2960°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 71480.
Urania rests in a gentle hollow of LaSalle Parish, where the land begins to soften its contours after the more rugged terrain to the north. It lies 39.2 miles north-north-east of Alexandria, LA (from Alexandria, LA: bearing 13°T), and is situated 4.1 miles south-west of Olla. Pine forests, tall and whispering, give way to a mosaic of fields and pastures, the air carrying the sweet, earthy scent of turned soil and distant woodsmoke. The sky here feels vast, a canvas for the slow drift of cumulus clouds, and in the evenings, the light settles with a golden, almost liquid quality over the scattered homes and the quiet hum of rural life. The roads, often lined with the deep green of magnolias and the occasional flash of a cardinal, wind their way through this peaceful landscape, connecting the scattered hamlets and farms that make up the essence of Urania. The story of Urania is deeply entwined with the rich, dark soil and the bounty it has yielded for generations. Once a vital hub for timber and agriculture, its economy still reflects a connection to the land, with cattle ranches and small farms dotting the surrounding countryside. The echoes of a past built on hard work and self-reliance are palpable, a quiet strength that underpins the character of Urania. Though the grand days of logging may have receded, the spirit of industry and a deep appreciation for the natural world persist, evident in the well-tended gardens and the enduring traditions of neighborly support that define this corner of Louisiana.
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About This Urania Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Urania, 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 Urania and LaSalle Parish. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Urania 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 Urania 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. |
