Central, Louisiana

Central, Louisiana
Nickname(s): 
River City, City Between the Rivers
Motto: 
"A Community That Cares"[1]
Location of Central in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Central in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°33′16″N 91°02′12″W / 30.55444°N 91.03667°W / 30.55444; -91.03667
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishEast Baton Rouge
Government
 • MayorWade Evans[2] (Republican)
 • Police ChiefRoger Corcoran (Republican)[2]
Area
 • Total62.53 sq mi (161.95 km2)
 • Land62.26 sq mi (161.24 km2)
 • Water0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total29,565
 • Density474.89/sq mi (183.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
70714, 70739, 70770, 70791, 70818, 70837
Area code225
FIPS code22-13960
Websitecentralgov.com

Central is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, third largest city in East Baton Rouge Parish, and part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. Central had a 2020 census population of 29,565.[4]

  1. ^ City of Central official website
  2. ^ a b "Election Returns: East Baton Rouge Parish". Louisiana Secretary of State. November 6, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  4. ^ "QuickFacts: Central city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau.

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