Sunset, Louisiana

Sunset, Louisiana
Town
Town of Sunset
Motto: 
"The best place to be"
Location of Sunset in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Sunset in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°24′30″N 92°03′58″W / 30.40833°N 92.06611°W / 30.40833; -92.06611
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Landry
Founded1904
Government
 • MayorCharles "Cha Cha" James
Area
 • Total
3.25 sq mi (8.43 km2)
 • Land3.23 sq mi (8.36 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2)
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,909
 • Density901.46/sq mi (348.06/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code337
FIPS code22-74060
Websitewww.sunset.govoffice2.com
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Sunset is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 2,897 at the 2010 census, up from 2,352 in 2000. It is part of the OpelousasEunice Micropolitan Statistical Area.

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.