Ville Platte, Louisiana

town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

Ville Platte is the parish seat of Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States.

Ville Platte, Louisiana
City of Ville Platte
Etymology: Ville Platte, French ('Ville' being the French word for 'town' and 'platte' meaning 'flat')
Map
Interactive map of Ville Platte
Coordinates: 30°41′21″N 92°16′39″W / 30.68917°N 92.27750°W / 30.68917; -92.27750
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishEvangeline
Founded1824; 200 years ago (1824)
Incorporated as a town1858; 166 years ago (1858)
Qualified to be incorporated as a city1950; 74 years ago (1950)
Founded byMarcellin Garand
Government
 • TypeMayor-council
 • MayorRyan Leday Williams
Area
 • Total4.02 sq mi (10.40 km2)
 • Land4.02 sq mi (10.40 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 • Total6,303
 • Density1,569.08/sq mi (605.85/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70586
Area code337
FIPS code22-78715
WebsiteCity of Ville Platte

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. "QuickFacts: Ville Platt city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.