Alexandria is a city in the state of Louisiana. It is the largest city in the Central Louisiana region, ninth-largest in the state and parish seat of Rapides Parish. Alexandria was incorporated in 1818. In 2020, about 45,000 people lived there.
Quick facts Country, State ...
Alexandria, Louisiana |
|---|
|
| City of Alexandria |
 Wide view of downtown Alexandria |
| Nickname: Alex (typically pronounced Ellic) |
 Interactive map of Alexandria |
| Coordinates: 31°17′34″N 92°27′33″W |
| Country | United States |
|---|
| State | Louisiana |
|---|
| Parish | Rapides |
|---|
| Incorporated | 1818; 207 years ago (1818) |
|---|
| City Charter | 1882; 143 years ago (1882) |
|---|
|
| • City | 29.18 sq mi (75.58 km2) |
|---|
| • Land | 28.49 sq mi (73.79 km2) |
|---|
| • Water | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
|---|
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
|---|
|
| • City | 45,275 |
|---|
| • Rank | RA: 1st
LA: 9th |
|---|
| • Density | 1,589.10/sq mi (613.56/km2) |
|---|
| • Metro | 153,922 |
|---|
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
|---|
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
|---|
| ZIP codes | 71301-03, 06–07, 09, 11, 15 |
|---|
| Area code | 318 |
|---|
| Phone Number Prefixes | 201, 290, 308, 318, 420, 427, 441–443, 445, 448, 449, 473, 483, 484, 487, 542, 561, 619, 767, 769, 787, 880 |
|---|
| Website | City of Alexandria |
|---|
Close
