Where is Broussard Located? - Broussard is a city located in the Lafayette, St. Martin County of Louisiana, United States. Broussard lies between 42.3222599 Degrees North latitudes and 83.1763145 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Broussard Located?
Broussard is a city located in the Lafayette, St. Martin County of Louisiana, United States. Broussard lies between 42.3222599 Degrees North latitudes and 83.1763145 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Broussard city is 13417 people and the city has a total area of 17.55 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Broussard, Louisiana Quick Facts
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City Broussard County Lafayette Parish State Louisiana State Capital Baton Rouge US Region West South Central Latitude 30.1479° N Longitude 91.9618° W Elevation 36 ft (11 m) Land Area 12.43 sq mi Water Area 0.06 sq mi Total Area 12.49 sq mi Population (2020 Census) 13,022 Population Density 1,048 per sq mi ZIP Codes 70518, 70592 Area Code 337 Time Zone Standard Central Standard Time (CST, UTC-6) Time Zone Daylight Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC-5) Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 22-09615 Congressional District 3rd Congressional District
Nearby Cities to Broussard, Louisiana
Lafayette, Louisiana - 8 mi Northwest
Youngsville, Louisiana - 5 mi Southwest
Milton, Louisiana - 5 mi South
Carencro, Louisiana - 15 mi North
Scott, Louisiana - 13 mi Northwest
Maurice, Louisiana - 11 mi Southwest
Breaux Bridge, Louisiana - 12 mi Northeast
St. Martinville, Louisiana - 10 mi East
Abbeville, Louisiana - 22 mi South
New Iberia, Louisiana - 17 mi Southeast
Broussard, Louisiana Climate and Weather Overview
Month
Avg High (°F)
Avg Low (°F)
Avg Rainfall (in)
January 63 43 4.7 April 78 58 4.8 July 92 74 6.3 October 82 61 3.8 Annual 79 59 61.0
Climate Attribute
Details
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Annual Rainfall About 61 in Annual Sunshine Days About 220 days Hurricane/Tornado Risk Moderate hurricane risk and moderate tornado risk Snowfall Rare (less than 1 in annually)
Driving Distances from Broussard, Louisiana
City
State
Distance (mi)
Approx. Drive Time
Lafayette Louisiana 8 15 min Youngsville Louisiana 5 10 min Breaux Bridge Louisiana 12 18 min St. Martinville Louisiana 10 15 min New Iberia Louisiana 17 22 min Abbeville Louisiana 22 30 min Opelousas Louisiana 37 45 min Morgan City Louisiana 54 1 hr Baton Rouge Louisiana 59 1 hr 10 min Lake Charles Louisiana 81 1 hr 20 min
Transportation and Connectivity in Broussard, Louisiana
Transportation
Details
Airport Name Lafayette Regional Airport IATA Code LFT Port Port of Iberia (nearby) Major Highways US 90 (Future I-49), LA 89, LA 92, LA 182 Train/Amtrak Service No local Amtrak service; nearest station at Schriever, Louisiana Local Bus/Transit Service Lafayette Transit System (nearby regional service)
US 90 (Future Interstate 49) - Primary east-west corridor connecting Broussard with Lafayette, New Iberia and New Orleans.
Louisiana Highway 89 - Connects Broussard with Youngsville and nearby communities.
Louisiana Highway 92 - Provides regional access to Milton, Maurice and eastern Lafayette Parish.
Louisiana Highway 182 - Historic route linking Broussard with New Iberia and Lafayette.
Interstate 10 - Located north of the city, providing regional access across southern Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Broussard, Louisiana
Landmark Name Type
St. Julien Park Community Park Arceneaux Park Park Zoo of Acadiana Zoo Acadiana Park Nature Station Nature Center Vermilionville Historic Village Historic Site Lafayette Science Museum Museum Acadiana Center for the Arts Arts Center Cajundome Entertainment Venue Cypress Lake Nature Area Moncus Park Urban Park
Colleges and Universities in Broussard, Louisiana
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Public University Flagship research university South Louisiana Community College Public Community College Technical and workforce education Remington College - Lafayette Campus Private College Career-focused programs Louisiana Christian University - Lafayette Learning Center Private University Adult education Lafayette Parish School System Public K-12 District Public education services
Waterbodies in Broussard, Louisiana
Bayou Tortue, Vermilion River, Bayou Teche, Bayou Fuselier, Bayou Benoit, Cypress Lake, Atchafalaya Basin, Bayou Vermilion
Golf Courses in Broussard, Louisiana
Le Triomphe Golf & Country Club, Farm d'Allie Golf Club, Oakbourne Country Club, The Wetlands Golf Course, Les Vieux Chenes Golf Course, Cane Row Golf & Turf Club, Spanish Trail Golf Course, Atchafalaya Golf Course
Broussard, Louisiana - Key Historical Facts
Broussard was founded in the late nineteenth century by members of the prominent Broussard family and became an important agricultural community.
The arrival of the railroad helped transform the town into a regional shipping center for rice, sugarcane, and other farm products.
The city was officially incorporated in 1884 and has steadily grown as part of the Lafayette metropolitan area.
Broussard has deep Acadian roots, and Cajun culture continues to shape its traditions, festivals, and local cuisine.
Industrial and commercial development expanded rapidly after the construction of the US 90 corridor, bringing new businesses and residents.
Today, Broussard is one of the fastest-growing communities in Acadiana while preserving its historic Cajun heritage.
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