Maringouin, Louisiana
Town · Population 821 · #175 in 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
- Murder-for-hire trial: Surveillance video traces minute-by-minute timeline of killing wafb.com · Aug 11
- Patricia "Patsy" Smith Marionneaux Obituary (2026) - Maringouin, LA - Wilbert Service, Inc - Port Allen Legacy obituary · Jul 22
- Ron Oliver Obituary in Opelousas at Ford & Joseph Funeral Home articobits.com · Dec 12
- Pointe Coupee Parish Arrests Pointe Coupee Banner · Jun 24
- Louisiana man sentenced to decade in prison, ordered to pay $183K after baseball card theft conviction WBRZ · Nov 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
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.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)821
Rank in state#175 of 304
Land area0.74 sq mi
Density1,109/sq mi
Coordinates30.4908, -91.5186