Rayne, Louisiana

Rayne
City of Rayne
Downtown Rayne
Downtown Rayne
Nickname(s): 
Frog Capital of the World
Louisiana City of Murals
Location of Rayne in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Rayne in Acadia Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°14′15″N 92°16′05″W / 30.23750°N 92.26806°W / 30.23750; -92.26806
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishAcadia
Government
 • MayorChuck Robichaux (R)[1]
Area
 • Total
3.80 sq mi (9.84 km2)
 • Land3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
36 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
7,236
 • Density1,908.23/sq mi (736.75/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70578[3]
Area code337
FIPS code22-63645
Websitewww.rayne.org

Rayne is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, in Acadia Parish. With a population of 7,326 at the 2020 United States census,[4] it is nicknamed the "Frog Capital of the World",[5][6][7] as well as the "Louisiana City of Murals".[8] Rayne is part of the Crowley micropolitan statistical area, and within the Lafayette metropolitan statistical area in Acadiana.

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  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  3. ^ "Rayne LA ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  4. ^ "QuickFacts: Rayne city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  5. ^ "Heart of Louisiana: Frog Capital of the World". FOX 8 Live. May 3, 2017. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  6. ^ Scott, Michael (May 9, 2016). "Why Is Rayne Called The 'Frog Capital Of The World'?". 97.3 The Dawg. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  7. ^ Ann, Jackie (May 23, 2020). "The Frog Capital Of The World Is Hiding In Small Town Louisiana And It's As Weirdly Wonderful As You'd Expect". OnlyInYourState. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  8. ^ "Rayne's murals bring unique beauty to downtown". KATC. May 9, 2019. Retrieved August 14, 2021.