Melville, Louisiana

Melville, Louisiana
Town
Town of Melville
Location of Melville in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Melville in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°41′36″N 91°44′44″W / 30.69333°N 91.74556°W / 30.69333; -91.74556
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Landry
Government
 • MayorVacant
Area
 • Total1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2)
 • Land1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total759
 • Density604.30/sq mi (233.40/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code337
FIPS code22-49730
Websitewww.melvillela.com

Melville is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2010 census. It is part of the OpelousasEunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in 1889 and is known as the Atchafalaya River Catfish Capital of Louisiana. It is directly across the river from the ghost town Red Cross, Louisiana.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.

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