WestwegoLouisiana
Westwego is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located in Jefferson Parish.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Westwego
Westwego is a close-knit town in southeastern Louisiana with an estimated population of 8,231.
Officially, Westwego is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,638 residents per square mile.
📰 Westwego News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Westwego Unique
- The only place in America named Westwego — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,231.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Westwego
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Westwego
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Odenheimer Aquarium · Museum
- Audubon Zoo · Zoo
- Rosenberg House · Attraction
- The Brown Mansion · Attraction
- The Fly · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Westwego
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Westwego
- Isaac G Joseph Elementary School
- Joshua Butler Elementary School
- Ray St. Pierre Academy for Advanced Studies
- Stella Worley Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.