Shongaloo, Louisiana
Village · Population 143 · #288 in Louisiana
About Shongaloo
Set in the northwestern part of Louisiana, Shongaloo is a tiny community counting 143 people who proudly call it home.
Shongaloo holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 7.9 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 18 residents per square mile.
📰 Shongaloo News Today
- Shongaloo wildfire 95% contained after burning up to 70 acres KSLA · Feb 22
- Dr. Robert Russell Ashcraft, age 91 A Natural State Funeral Service · Jan 19
- Mr. Raymond Eric "Ricky" Granier Obituary (2026) - Gary, TX - Hawthorn Funeral Home - Carthage Legacy obituary · Jul 22
- Bruce W. Barge Obituary Dec 3, 2025 Adams Funeral Home and Crematory · Dec 3
- Shongaloo, LA Weather Forecast AccuWeather · Jul 19
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What Makes Shongaloo Unique
- The only place in America named Shongaloo — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Shongaloo
- North Webster Lower Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)143
Rank in state#288 of 304
Land area7.9 sq mi
Density18/sq mi
Coordinates32.9403, -93.2932