Bastrop, Louisiana

small city and parish seat of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States

Bastrop is the parish seat of Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. As of the 2020 census count, 9,691 people lived in the city.[3] The city is the home of the Morehouse Parish School District.

Bastrop, Louisiana
Strop City
City of Bastrop
Bastrop City Hall in 2011
Bastrop City Hall in 2011
Nickname: 
Strop City
Motto(s): 
The City of Spirit, Pride, and Progress
Map
Interactive map of Bastrop
Coordinates: 32°46′40″N 91°54′54″W / 32.77778°N 91.91500°W / 32.77778; -91.91500
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishMorehouse
City Charter1852
Founded byBaron De Bastrop
Named forBaron De Bastrop
Government
 • TypeMayor and Board of Aldermen/City Council
 • MayorBetty Alford-Olive
Area
 • Total8.56 sq mi (22.17 km2)
 • Land8.56 sq mi (22.17 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population
 • Total9,691
 • Density1,132.39/sq mi (437.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
71220
Area code318
FIPS code22-04685
GNIS feature ID1629913[2]
Websitewww.cityofbastrop.com

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bastrop, Louisiana
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Bastrop city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.