Monroe, Louisiana

parish seat of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
(Redirected from Abe E. Pierce III)

Monroe is the eighth most populous city in the U.S. state of Louisiana.[4] It is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. In 2020, 47,702 people lived there.[3]

Monroe, Louisiana
City of Monroe[1]
Downtown skyline
Downtown skyline
Nickname: 
Twin Cities of Northeast Louisiana
Motto(s): 
"One City, One Future"
Map
Interactive map of Monroe
Coordinates: 32°30′34″N 92°07′06″W / 32.50944°N 92.11833°W / 32.50944; -92.11833
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishOuachita
Incorporated (town)1845; 179 years ago (1845)
Incorporated (city)1906; 118 years ago (1906)
Named forJames Monroe
Government
 • MayorFriday Ellis (I)
 • City Council
Members List
Area
 • City32.91 sq mi (85.23 km2)
 • Land29.66 sq mi (76.80 km2)
 • Water3.25 sq mi (8.42 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 • City47,702
 • Density1,608.57/sq mi (621.08/km2)
 • Urban
119,964
 • Metro
227,147
DemonymMonroyan
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CST)
ZIP Codes
71201, 71202, 71203, 71207, 71208, 71209, 71210, 71211, 71212, 71213
Area Code318
FIPS code22-51410
WebsiteCity of Monroe

Transportation

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Monroe City Hall

References

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  1. "Monroe, Louisiana - Code of Ordinances (Charter)". municode.com. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Monroe city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  4. "Louisiana (USA): State, Major Cities & Places". Retrieved 3 June 2013. (Metairie (#4) is a CDP, not a city.)