Opelousas, Louisiana | |
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City of Opelousas | |
Old Federal Courthouse in Opelousas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places | |
Motto: “Omnia ad Dei Gloriam - All Things to the Glory of God.” | |
![]() Interactive map of Opelousas | |
Coordinates: 30°31′41″N 92°05′04″W / 30.52806°N 92.08444°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | St. Landry |
Incorporated | 1821 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Julius Alsandor (Democrat) |
Area | |
• Total | 9.67 sq mi (25.04 km2) |
• Land | 9.67 sq mi (25.03 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 15,786 |
• Density | 1,633.15/sq mi (630.56/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 70570 |
Area code | 337 |
FIPS code | 22-58045 |
Website | https://www.cityofopelousas.com |
Opelousas is the parish seat of St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is the most populous municipality in St. Landry Parish.