Where is Covington Located? - Covington is a city located in the St. Tammany County of Louisiana, United States. Covington lies between 42.4974085 Degrees North latitudes and 82.8963604 Degrees West longitudes.
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Where is Covington Located?
Covington is a city located in the St. Tammany County of Louisiana, United States. Covington lies between 42.4974085 Degrees North latitudes and 82.8963604 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Covington city is 11564 people and the city has a total area of 8.07 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
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Covington, Louisiana Quick Facts
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City Covington County St. Tammany Parish State Louisiana State Capital Baton Rouge US Region Southern United States Latitude 30.4755°N Longitude 90.1009°W Elevation 39 ft (12 m) Land Area 8.0 sq mi Water Area 0.1 sq mi Total Area 8.1 sq mi Population ~11,500 (2020 Census) Population Density ~1,440 per sq mi ZIP Codes 70433, 70434, 70435 Area Code 985 Time Zone (Standard) Central Standard Time (CST) UTC -6 Time Zone (DST) Central Daylight Time (CDT) UTC -5 Currency US Dollar (USD) FIPS Code 22-18415 Congressional District 1st District
Nearby Cities to Covington, Louisiana
Mandeville, Louisiana — 7 mi South
Slidell, Louisiana — 25 mi East
Hammond, Louisiana — 25 mi West
Abita Springs, Louisiana — 5 mi North
Madisonville, Louisiana — 10 mi South
Folsom, Louisiana — 15 mi North
New Orleans, Louisiana — 45 mi South
Kenner, Louisiana — 40 mi South
Baton Rouge, Louisiana — 60 mi West
Ponchatoula, Louisiana — 22 mi West
Covington, Louisiana Climate and Weather Overview
Month Avg High (°F) Avg Low (°F) Avg Rainfall (in)
January 62 42 5.2 April 78 55 4.8 July 91 73 6.5 October 80 58 4.0 Annual 77 57 64.0
Climate Attribute Value
Climate Classification (Köppen) Humid Subtropical (Cfa) Annual Rainfall ~60–65 inches Annual Sunshine Days ~220 days Hurricane Risk Moderate to High Snowfall Rare (less than 1 inch typical)
Driving Distances from Covington, Louisiana
City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
Mandeville LA 7 10 min Abita Springs LA 5 8 min Slidell LA 25 30 min Hammond LA 25 30 min New Orleans LA 45 55 min Kenner LA 40 50 min Baton Rouge LA 60 1 hr 10 min Metairie LA 42 50 min Ponchatoula LA 22 25 min Folsom LA 15 20 min
Transportation and Connectivity in Covington, Louisiana
Mode Details
Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) Port Port of New Orleans (regional access) Major Highways I-12, US-190, LA-21 Rail/Amtrak Amtrak service available in New Orleans (nearby) Local Transit SporTran / regional commuter connections (limited suburban transit)
I-12 — major east-west interstate connecting Covington to Baton Rouge and Slidell
US-190 — key route linking Northshore communities across St. Tammany Parish
LA-21 — regional corridor connecting Covington with Bush and Bogalusa areas
Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Covington, Louisiana
Landmark Name Type
Covington Historic District Historic District Abita Brewing Company Brewery St. Tammany Art Association Art Gallery Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum (nearby) Museum Fontainebleau State Park (nearby) State Park Bogue Falaya Park City Park Camp Salmen Nature Park (nearby) Nature Park Mandeville Lakefront (nearby) Waterfront Park
Places to Visit in Covington, Louisiana
Landmark Name Type
Downtown Covington Historic Square Historic Downtown Bogue Falaya Riverfront Scenic River Area Abita Springs Trailhead Museum (nearby) Local Museum Fontainebleau State Park Trails Hiking & Nature Lake Pontchartrain Northshore Access Waterfront Area Covington Farmers Market Area Local Market Mandeville Lakefront Park Recreation Park Pelican Park Sports Complex Sports Complex
Colleges and Universities in Covington, Louisiana
Institution Name Type Level Notable For
Northshore Technical Community College Public Community College Technical & workforce training Southeastern Louisiana University (nearby Hammond) Public University Business & education programs University of New Orleans (nearby) Public University Urban studies & research
Waterbodies in Covington, Louisiana
Bogue Falaya River, Tchefuncte River, Lake Pontchartrain, Abita River, Bogue Chitto River (regional)
Golf Courses in Covington, Louisiana
Covington Country Club, Money Hill Golf & Country Club, Oak Harbor Golf Club (nearby), Beau Chêne Country Club
Covington, Louisiana - Key Historical Facts
Covington was founded in 1813 and developed as a trading hub on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain.
The city became important for shipping timber and agricultural goods across southeastern Louisiana.
It served as a retreat area for New Orleans residents due to its cooler inland environment.
Railroad expansion in the 19th century helped connect Covington to regional markets.
The historic downtown area preserves many 19th and early 20th century buildings.
Today it is known for tourism, arts culture, and suburban growth in St. Tammany Parish.
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