Page Contents for Lafitte, Louisiana

Statistics & Facts

Location

City Attractions

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Statistics & Facts

The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge.
The population of Lafitte is approximately 1,507 (1990), 972 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 612 (1990), 380 (2010).
The amount of land area in Lafitte is 14.462 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 5.363 sq kilometers.
The distance from Lafitte to Washington DC is 1007 miles.
The distance to the Louisiana state capital is 82 miles. (as the crow flies)
Lafitte is positioned 29.68 degrees north of the equator and 90.09 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

not far from New Orleans in southeastern Louisiana
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Attractions

The town of Lafitte or Jean Lafitte as it is commonly known runs along Bayou Barataria. Many people of the area make a living from the water and marshlands here. Long ago, Lafitte was a hideaway for pirates. Now, it is a great place to sample local seafood, watch the trawl boats, dance to Cajun music, in short - have a wonderful time. Fishing and boat tours are available all during the year, with delicious food ready for you at many fine restaurants.
Festivities occur all during the year, but particularly watch for the Oyster Fest in January, the Blessing of the Fleet in April, the Seafood Festival in August and the Bayou Christmas Festival in December.
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