Where is New Iberia, Louisiana, USA?

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Where is New Iberia Located? - New Iberia is a city located in the Iberia County of Louisiana, United States. New Iberia lies between 42.5834228 Degrees North latitudes and 71.8022955 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Iberia, Louisiana

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Where is New Iberia Located?

New Iberia is a city located in the Iberia County of Louisiana, United States. New Iberia lies between 42.5834228 Degrees North latitudes and 71.8022955 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Iberia city is 28555 people and the city has a total area of 11.14 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Iberia, Louisiana Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Iberia
CountyIberia Parish
StateLouisiana
State CapitalBaton Rouge
US RegionSouth (West South Central)
Latitude30.0035° N
Longitude91.8187° W
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Land Area10.69 sq mi
Water Area0.16 sq mi
Total Area10.85 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)28,555
Population DensityApproximately 2,670 per sq mi
ZIP Codes70560, 70562, 70563
Area Code337
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code22-55055
Congressional DistrictLouisiana's 3rd Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Iberia

CategoryInformation
Airport NameAcadiana Regional Airport
IATA CodeARA
Nearest Major AirportLafayette Regional Airport
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 90, Louisiana Highway 14, Louisiana Highway 182
Rail ServiceFreight rail service available
Public TransitGoBG Public Transit connections in Acadiana region
Regional ConnectionsLocated in the Acadiana cultural region of southern Louisiana
  • U.S. Highway 90 provides major east–west access through southern Louisiana.
  • Louisiana Highway 14 connects New Iberia with nearby communities and coastal areas.
  • Louisiana Highway 182 provides access to Lafayette and surrounding towns.
  • Lafayette Regional Airport provides commercial air service nearby.

Top Places to Visit in New Iberia, Louisiana

Landmark NameType
Shadows-on-the-TecheHistoric Plantation House
Avery IslandNature and Cultural Attraction
Jungle GardensBotanical Garden and Wildlife Area
Tabasco Factory and MuseumFood and Cultural Attraction
Bayou TecheWaterway Recreation Area
Conrad Rice MillHistoric Mill
New Iberia Downtown Historic DistrictHistoric District
Spanish LakeNature Recreation Area
Iberia Parish CourthouseHistoric Government Building
Bayou Teche MuseumCultural Museum

Driving Distances from New Iberia, Louisiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
LafayetteLouisiana2025 minutes
BroussardLouisiana1520 minutes
St. MartinvilleLouisiana2030 minutes
Breaux BridgeLouisiana3540 minutes
Baton RougeLouisiana801 hour 20 minutes
Lake CharlesLouisiana1001 hour 40 minutes
New OrleansLouisiana1302 hours
AlexandriaLouisiana1302 hours 15 minutes
ShreveportLouisiana2604 hours
HoustonTexas2203 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near New Iberia, Louisiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
University of Louisiana at LafayettePublicUniversityEngineering, nursing, business, computer science, and research
South Louisiana Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical training, workforce programs, and associate degrees
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady UniversityPrivateUniversityNursing, health sciences, and professional programs
Louisiana State University EunicePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, transfer programs, and career education
Nicholls State UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, sciences, and coastal studies

Waterbodies Near New Iberia, Louisiana

Bayou Teche, Lake Fausse Pointe, Spanish Lake, Vermilion River, and nearby waterways of the Acadiana region.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Iberia

New Iberia Recreation Department facilities, West End Park, New Iberia Senior High School athletic facilities, and nearby Acadiana-area sports venues.

New Iberia, Louisiana — Key Historical Facts

  • New Iberia was founded in 1779 by Spanish settlers led by Francisco LeMelle and was originally known as Nouvelle-Iberie.
  • The city developed along Bayou Teche, which served as an important transportation route in the region.
  • New Iberia became the parish seat of Iberia Parish when the parish was established in 1868.
  • The community developed around agriculture, especially sugarcane production, rice farming, and seafood industries.
  • New Iberia is part of Acadiana and has strong French, Spanish, and Creole cultural influences.
  • Today, New Iberia is recognized for its historic plantations, Cajun culture, festivals, food traditions, and attractions such as Avery Island and the Tabasco Museum.

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