Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana

Tangipahoa Parish
Parish
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in Hammond
Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts in Hammond
Map of Louisiana highlighting Tangipahoa Parish
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana
Map of the United States highlighting Louisiana
Louisiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°37′36″N 90°24′20″W / 30.62665°N 90.40568°W / 30.62665; -90.40568
Country United States
State Louisiana
FoundedMarch 6, 1869
Named forAcolapissa word meaning ear of corn or those who gather corn
SeatAmite City
Largest cityHammond
Area
 • Total823 sq mi (2,130 km2)
 • Land791 sq mi (2,050 km2)
 • Water32 sq mi (80 km2)  3.9%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total133,157
 • Density160/sq mi (62/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts1st, 5th
Websitewww.tangipahoa.org
Footbridge across a tributary of Ponchatoula Creek leading to North Oak Street Park on the campus of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Tangipahoa Parish

Tangipahoa Parish ( /ˌtændʒɪpəˈhoʊə/) is a parish located on the southeastern border of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 133,157.[2] The parish seat is Amite City,[3] while the largest city is Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond. Lake Pontchartrain borders the southeastern side of the parish.

The name Tangipahoa comes from an Acolapissa word meaning "ear of corn" or "those who gather corn." The parish was organized in 1869 during the Reconstruction era.[4]

Tangipahoa Parish comprises the Hammond, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Baton Rouge–Hammond, LA Combined Statistical Area.[5] It is one of what are called the Florida Parishes, at one time part of West Florida.

  1. ^ "Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana; United States". QuickFacts. United States Census Bureau. July 1, 2021. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ "Tangipahoa Parish". Center for Cultural and Eco-Tourism. Retrieved September 5, 2014.
  5. ^ Van Leuven, Andrew J. (August 4, 2023). "Recent Changes to U.S. Metropolitan and Micropolitan Areas". Andrew J. Van Leuven, Ph.D. Retrieved January 11, 2024.