Where is Pineville, Louisiana, USA?

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Where is Pineville Located? - Pineville is a city located in the Rapides County of Louisiana, United States. Pineville lies between 42.732535 Degrees North latitudes and 84.5555347 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Pineville, Louisiana

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Where is Pineville?: The Google Map showing the location of Pineville in the U.S. state of Louisiana.

Where is Pineville Located?

Pineville is a city located in the Rapides Parish of Louisiana, United States. Pineville lies between 42.732535 Degrees North latitudes and 84.5555347 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Pineville city is 14384 people and the city has a total area of 12.59 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Pineville, Louisiana Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPineville
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
State CapitalBaton Rouge
US RegionSouthern United States (West South Central Region)
Latitude31.3224° N
Longitude92.4343° W
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Land Area12.33 sq mi
Water Area0.21 sq mi
Total Area12.54 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)14,384
Population DensityApproximately 1,167 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes71360, 71361
Area Code318
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code22-60955
Congressional DistrictLouisiana's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Pineville

CategoryDetails
Airport NameAlexandria International Airport
IATA CodeAEX
PortRed River inland navigation access
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 165, U.S. Route 167, Louisiana Highway 28, Louisiana Highway 107
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak station in Schriever, Louisiana
Local Bus/Transit ServiceCity of Alexandria/Pineville Transit System
  • U.S. Route 165 – Major north–south highway connecting Pineville with Monroe, Alexandria, and Lake Charles.
  • U.S. Route 167 – Regional route linking Pineville with Ruston, Lafayette, and central Louisiana communities.
  • Louisiana Highway 28 – Primary east–west corridor crossing the Red River and connecting Pineville with Alexandria.
  • Louisiana Highway 107 – Connects Pineville with Marksville and rural communities in central Louisiana.

Top Places to Visit in Pineville, Louisiana

Landmark NameType
Louisiana Maneuvers and Military MuseumMuseum
Kisatchie National ForestNational Forest
Forts Randolph and Buhlow State Historic SiteHistoric Site
Alexandria Zoological ParkZoo
Kent Plantation HouseHistoric House Museum
Red RiverNatural Attraction
Cotile Lake Recreation AreaRecreation Area
Paragon Casino ResortEntertainment Venue
Bringhurst Golf ClubGolf Course
Buhlow LakeLake

Driving Distances from Pineville, Louisiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
AlexandriaLouisiana25 minutes
MarksvilleLouisiana3140 minutes
LeesvilleLouisiana551 hour
NatchitochesLouisiana581 hour
OpelousasLouisiana721 hour 20 minutes
Lake CharlesLouisiana1021 hour 50 minutes
LafayetteLouisiana921 hour 40 minutes
MonroeLouisiana1011 hour 45 minutes
ShreveportLouisiana1262 hours
Baton RougeLouisiana1272 hours

Colleges and Universities in Pineville, Louisiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Louisiana Christian UniversityPrivateUniversityChristian liberal arts education
Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTechnical and workforce training
Louisiana State University of AlexandriaPublicUniversityUndergraduate degree programs
Northwestern State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation and nursing programs
Rapides Parish Campus of CLTCCPublicTechnical CollegeCareer and vocational education
Rapides Parish School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Pineville, Louisiana

Red River, Buhlow Lake, Cotile Lake, Bayou Rapides, Bayou Boeuf, Bayou Robert, Saline Bayou, Indian Creek Reservoir.

Golf Courses in Pineville

Bringhurst Golf Club, Links on the Bayou, OakWing Golf Club, Alexandria Golf & Country Club, Oakbourne Country Club.

Pineville, Louisiana — Key Historical Facts

  • Pineville was established during the early nineteenth century on the east bank of the Red River and developed as an important transportation and trading center opposite Alexandria.
  • The city played a strategic role during the American Civil War, with nearby Forts Randolph and Buhlow built to defend central Louisiana along the Red River.
  • Louisiana Christian University, founded in 1906, has been an important educational institution that has shaped the city's growth and community life.
  • The construction of bridges across the Red River strengthened Pineville's connection with Alexandria, encouraging residential, commercial, and industrial development.
  • Today, Pineville is recognized for its military heritage, higher education, outdoor recreation, and its role as part of the Alexandria metropolitan area.

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