Bogalusa, Louisiana
City · Population 10,367 · #35 in Louisiana
About Bogalusa
Bogalusa is a close-knit town in eastern Louisiana counting 10,367 people who proudly call it home.
Bogalusa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,090 residents per square mile.
📰 Bogalusa News Today
- Texas husband, wife killed in plane crash near Bogalusa Airport WWLTV.com · Aug 6
- Mrs. Cora M. Gooden Obituary (1952 - 2026) - Detroit, MI - AN17 Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Family issues statement after Texas husband, wife die in tragic Bogalusa plane crash WDSU · Aug 7
- Texas couple killed in small plane crash near Bogalusa airport fox8live.com · Aug 6
- Bogalusa Fourth Offender Sentenced To 80 Years in Prison Without Parole for Fentanyl Trafficking and Weapon Charges collinsimsda.org · Jul 16
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bogalusa Unique
- The only place in America named Bogalusa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,367.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bogalusa
- Glynn's Drive-In — burger
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Glynn's Burgers & Poboys
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- The Friends Of Cassidy Park · Museum
- splash pad · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bogalusa
- Avenue B Baseball Park reviews ★
- Cassidy Park reviews ★
- Goodyear Park reviews ★
- Lake Vista Nature Preserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bogalusa
- Bogalusa High School
- Byrd Avenue Primary School
- Central Elementary School
- Northshore Charter School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,367
Rank in state#35 of 304
Land area9.51 sq mi
Density1,090/sq mi
Coordinates30.7754, -89.8617