Franklin Parish, Louisiana
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Not to be confused with Franklin, Louisiana.
Franklin Parish (French: Paroisse de Franklin, Spanish: Parroquia de Franklin) is a parish located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020, its population was 19,774.[1] The parish seat is Winnsboro.[2] The parish was founded in 1843 and named for Benjamin Franklin.[3][4]
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Franklin Parish | |
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Coordinates: 32°08′N 91°40′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Founded | 1843 |
Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
Seat | Winnsboro |
Largest city | Winnsboro |
Area | |
• Total | 635 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
• Land | 625 sq mi (1,620 km2) |
• Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 1.7% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 19,774 |
• Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 5th |
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