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Look for Great Deals and Coupons **** Footsteps of history **** Community Mottos & Nicknames **** Choose a new Community in Louisiana **** Choose a new State **** Washington D.C. Our Nation's Capital **** **** **** **** **** **** ****	Welcome to Key to the City's page for Gonzales Ascension Parish, Louisiana Zip Code Jambalaya Capital of the World The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge. What would you like to know about Gonzales Statistics & Facts Location Weather & Climate History & History-related items City Attractions Economy Gonzales Government Gonzales Business Directory. Gonzales Chamber of Commerce. Gonzales Community news Gonzales Libraries. Gonzales Schools. Zip Codes 70737 Return to Index Statistics & Facts The population of Gonzales is approximately 9,553 (2009). The approximate number of families is 3,332 (2000). The amount of land area in Gonzales is 21.7 sq. kilometers. The amount of land area in Gonzales is 8.4 sq. miles. The amount of surface water is 0.161 sq kilometers. The distance from Gonzales to Washington DC is 1008 miles. The distance to the Louisiana state capital is 20 miles. (as the crow flies) Gonzales is positioned 30.21 degrees north of the equator and 90.92 degrees west of the prime meridian. Gonzales elevation is 10.5 feet above sea level. Gonzales per capita income is $22,049 (2009). Gonzales median income is $45,186 (2009). The Gonzales median home price is $134,488 (2009). Gonzales miscellany. Return to Index Location Gonzales location: in eastern Louisiana between Baton Rouge and New Orleans along the Mississippi River. Other nearby communities include: Sorrento, Port Vincent, French Settlement, Donaldsonville, St. Gabriel, Old Jefferson, Village St George and Shenandoah. Here is a map page for Gonzales. Return to Index Climate & Weather Gonzales average annual rainfall is 62.9 inches per year Gonzales average temperature is 72 degrees F. The average winter temperature is 58.7 degrees F. The average summer temperature is 79.4 degrees F. Return to Index History & History Related Items Gonzales history: The Gonzales area was first settled in the mid-1800's by mainly French and Spanish settlers. A small settlement grew up here which was known as Gonzales after the former Sheriff, Joseph Gonzales and his son, Tee-Joe, who ran the general store and post office. Later, in 1906, it was incorporated as a village and officially named Gonzales. On 4 May 1952, the village became an official town, the town of Gonzales. Finally, in March of 1977, the town became an incorporated city. Here is a history page for Gonzales. Return to Index Attractions Gonzales attractions: The Jambalaya Festival is held each year in May with lots of great food and more Tee Joe Gonzales Museum The home of the Gonzales family. Return to Index Economy & Industry Gonzales economy: Ascension Economic Development Corp Return to Index Contribute information free or for a small service charge for this community or any other community in the USA Be sure to include the name of the community and its state when contacting Key to the City as you are NOT directly contacting this community. Learn how to advertise on Key to the City Choose a new community in the state of Louisiana To go to a new state, choose the States page To choose another state, go to the State page. Return to the Top USA City Directory and US City Resource Guide - Key to the City Thanks for visiting Key to the City. Come back again! We'll leave the light on for you! The information on Key to the City is from multiple sources including government, commerce, libraries, individuals and organizations. There is no guarantee of the accuracy or timeliness of the information presented on these pages, therefore, please use at your own risk. Search Key to the City Custom Search OR Search All the Web Custom Search
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