Maringouin, Louisiana

About Maringouin

Maringouin, LA is a tiny community located in central Louisiana, home to 821 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Maringouin is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,109 residents per square mile.

📰 Maringouin News Today

• Mother, child killed in apartment fire in Iberville Parish WAFB · Aug 31
• Woman dies after tree falls on camper during storms in Iberville Parish WDSU · Aug 27
• Mother and 6-year-old child killed in apartment fire WCTV · Aug 31
• Lauren Shontae Carter Obituary (2026) - Maringouin, LA - Frank Brothers Funeral Home - Eunice Legacy | Obituary · Sep 7
• Accused mastermind denies involvement in Maringouin murder Unfiltered with Kiran · Aug 13

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📰 Local News

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What Makes Maringouin Unique

• The only place in America named Maringouin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Maringouin

• Atchafalaya National Wildlife Reserve · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Maringouin

• Valverda Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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