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Westwego Louisiana Map

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

Latitude	29.906039
Longitude	-90.142296
Population	8,568
Density	1061.7 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Codes	70094, 70096
Area Code	504
School District	Jefferson Parish School District

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About Westwego, Louisiana

Westwego is a locality in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,568. The population density is 1061.7 people per km². Westwego is located at 29.9060°N, 90.1423°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Westwego is an incorporated locality. ZIP codes: 70094, 70096.

Westwego remains a distinct presence upon the low, humid landscape where the heavy air often clings to the skin like a damp shroud. It lies 2.6 miles west of Marrero, LA (from Marrero, LA: bearing 280°T), and is situated 5.2 miles southwest of New Orleans. The Westwego Drainage Canal carves a deliberate path through the earth, acting as a constant reminder of the water that dominates this flat, sediment-rich terrain. Only five miles away, the dark, still surface of Lake Cataouatche reflects the shifting sky, while the distant, saline breath of Big Mar drifts from the coastline fourteen miles to the south. The nearby Bell Crevasse serves as a subtle reminder of the geological shifts that have shaped this basin over the long, slow centuries. At Westwego Park, the greenery provides a small, quiet refuge where the horizon stretches out, broken only by the distant silhouette of Scout Island rising from the marshy expanse.

Westwego emerged from the needs of the river, growing as a vital point for those who labored along the shipping lanes and industrial arteries of the region. The economy has long been tethered to the movement of goods and the harvest of the surrounding waters, fostering a gritty, resilient work ethic among its inhabitants. Generations of families have centered their lives around the labor of the docks and the steady hum of mechanical industry that defines the local skyline. This history is not merely a collection of dates but a living cycle of repair, maintenance, and the constant navigation of the tides. Even as the modern world shifts, the reliance on the water and the heavy, fertile soil remains the primary fiber of the local livelihood.

Westwego carries a cultural weight that feels both localized and deeply connected to the broader, lyrical traditions of the delta. Residents often gather for the annual Westwego Cypress Swamp Festival, an event that marks the changing seasons with a specific, regional joy. The atmosphere is frequently punctuated by the sounds of local music, which drifts through the heat and settles into the quiet corners of the neighborhood. While the pace of life here is deliberate, it is marked by a profound sense of continuity that honors those who have lived and worked on this land for decades. The character of the people is as resilient as the cypress trees, rooted firmly in a landscape that demands both respect and a steady, enduring patience.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Bayou Segnette State Park (State Park) — 0.7 mi, 254° W
Louis H Marrero Park (Local Park) — 0.8 mi, 212° SW
Audubon Park (Local Park) — 0.9 mi, 037° NE
The Fly (Attraction) — 1.1 mi, 024° NE
John J Audubon Statue (Monument) — 1.4 mi, 027° NE
Odenheimer Aquarium (Museum) — 1.4 mi, 031° NE
Prytania Theatre (Cinema) — 2.2 mi, 053° NE
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve (Marine Protected Area) — 2.2 mi, 173° S
Gumbo Festival (Attraction) — 2.3 mi, 311° NW
Rosenberg House (Attraction) — 2.5 mi, 056° NE
The Brown Mansion (Attraction) — 2.6 mi, 057° NE
Edgar B. Stern Tennis Center (Local Recreation) — 3.2 mi, 056° NE
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust (Monument) — 3.6 mi, 070° E
Equality Dignity Freedom Civil Rights Monument (Monument) — 4.1 mi, 049° NE
J&S Gallery (Gallery) — 4.2 mi, 341° N
Ancestral Legacy (Public Artwork) — 4.6 mi, 027° NE
Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience (Museum) — 4.9 mi, 057° NE
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 059° NE
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 059° NE
BB's Stage Door Canteen (Theatre) — 5.0 mi, 060° NE
Solomon Victory Theater (Cinema) — 5.0 mi, 060° NE
Contemporary Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 5.0 mi, 059° NE
Forbes Theater (Museum) — 5.0 mi, 059° NE
Saints Training/baseball Stadium/recreat (State Recreation Area) — 5.6 mi, 327° NW
Bayou Saint John (State Conservation Area) — 5.6 mi, 033° NE
Timken Wildlife Management Area - Couba Island (Local Conservation Area) — 6.0 mi, 199° S
Salvador Wildlife Management Area (State Conservation Area) — 7.6 mi, 247° SW
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.7 mi, 063° NE · 25k acres
Bayou Savage National Wildlife Refuge (Marine Protected Area) — 15.7 mi, 063° NE
Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 15.9 mi, 053° NE · 28k acres

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