Opelousas, Louisiana

parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

Opelousas is the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the most populous municipality in St. Landry Parish.

Opelousas, Louisiana
City of Opelousas
Old Federal Courthouse in Opelousas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Old Federal Courthouse in Opelousas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Motto: 
“Omnia ad Dei Gloriam - All Things to the Glory of God.”
Map
Interactive map of Opelousas
Coordinates: 30°31′41″N 92°05′04″W / 30.52806°N 92.08444°W / 30.52806; -92.08444
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Landry
Incorporated1821
Government
 • MayorJulius Alsandor (Democrat)
Area
 • Total9.67 sq mi (25.04 km2)
 • Land9.67 sq mi (25.03 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
69 ft (21 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total15,786
 • Density1,633.15/sq mi (630.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70570
Area code337
FIPS code22-58045
Websitehttps://www.cityofopelousas.com

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