The East Baton Rouge Parish Map provides a detailed view of one of Louisiana’s most important parishes, highlighting major cities, towns, transportation networks, and natural features. The map identifies Baton Rouge, the parish seat and state capital, along with communities such as Zachary, Baker, Central, Shenandoah, and Gardere. Interstate highways, major roads, and the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport are clearly marked, making the map useful for navigation and regional planning.
The map also showcases significant waterways, including the Mississippi River, Comite River, and Amite River, which play important roles in the parish’s geography and development. Conservation areas, parks, and surrounding parishes are displayed to provide broader regional context. This map serves as a valuable resource for travelers, researchers, students, and residents seeking geographic and administrative information about East Baton Rouge Parish.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | East Baton Rouge Parish |
| State | Louisiana |
| Country | United States |
| Founded | March 31, 1811 |
| Incorporated | Parish government established in 1811 |
| Population | Approximately 456,000 (2024 estimate) |
| County | Baton Rouge |
| Area | 470 sq mi (1,217 km²) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | 70801–70898, 70714, 70739, 70791 and others |
| Area Code | 225 |
| Known For | Louisiana State Capital, Louisiana State University (LSU), petrochemical industry, government offices |
| Major Airport | Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) |
| Climate | Humid Subtropical Climate with hot summers and mild winters |
| Nickname | Capital Parish |
| Major Highways | Interstate 10, Interstate 12, US 61, US 190, LA 1, LA 30 |
| Nearby Border | West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, Livingston, St. Helena, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Pointe Coupee Parishes |
| Major Attractions | Louisiana State Capitol, LSU Campus, USS Kidd Veterans Museum, Baton Rouge Zoo, Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center, Old State Capitol, Shaw Center for the Arts |