Louisiana is unique in that it is divided into parishes instead of counties. The state has 64 parishes in total. Here is the complete list of all Parishes in Louisiana:
Full List of All Parishes in Louisiana
- Acadia Parish
- Allen Parish
- Ascension Parish
- Assumption Parish
- Avoyelles Parish
- Beauregard Parish
- Bienville Parish
- Bossier Parish
- Caddo Parish
- Calcasieu Parish
- Caldwell Parish
- Cameron Parish
- Catahoula Parish
- Claiborne Parish
- Concordia Parish
- De Soto Parish
- East Baton Rouge Parish
- East Carroll Parish
- East Feliciana Parish
- Evangeline Parish
- Franklin Parish
- Grant Parish
- Iberia Parish
- Iberville Parish
- Jackson Parish
- Jefferson Parish
- Jefferson Davis Parish
- LaSalle Parish
- Lafayette Parish
- Lafourche Parish
- Lincoln Parish
- Livingston Parish
- Madison Parish
- Morehouse Parish
- Natchitoches Parish
- Orleans Parish
- Ouachita Parish
- Plaquemines Parish
- Pointe Coupee Parish
- Rapides Parish
- Red River Parish
- Richland Parish
- Sabine Parish
- St. Bernard Parish
- St. Charles Parish
- St. Helena Parish
- St. James Parish
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- St. Landry Parish
- St. Martin Parish
- St. Mary Parish
- St. Tammany Parish
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Tensas Parish
- Terrebonne Parish
- Union Parish
- Vermilion Parish
- Vernon Parish
- Washington Parish
- Webster Parish
- West Baton Rouge Parish
- West Carroll Parish
- West Feliciana Parish
- Winn Parish
Quick Facts
| Category | Quick Facts |
|---|---|
| Geography | Located in the Deep South region of the U.S. |
| History | Became the 18th state of the U.S. on April 30, 1812 |
| Economy | Known for petroleum and natural gas, seafood, tourism, and music |
| Climate | Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters |
| Natural Attractions | Bayous, Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge |
| Culture | Famous for Mardi Gras, jazz music, and Creole and Cajun cuisine |
| Miscellaneous | State bird is the Brown Pelican, State flower is the Magnolia |
| Population | Approximately 4.6 million people as of 2020 Census |
| Notable People | Louis Armstrong, Ellen DeGeneres, Truman Capote |
| Notable Places | New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport |
| Bordering States | Borders Texas to the west, Arkansas to the north, Mississippi to the east, and the Gulf of Mexico to the south |
| Official Website | https://www.louisiana.gov/ |