Bogalusa, Louisiana

About Bogalusa

Bogalusa is a close-knit town in eastern Louisiana counting 10,367 people who proudly call it home.

Bogalusa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.51 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,090 residents per square mile.

📰 Bogalusa News Today

• Ada Virginia Carroll Obituary (1935 - 2026) - Bogalusa, LA - AN17 Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Texas husband, wife killed in plane crash near Bogalusa Airport WWLTV.com · Aug 6
• Family issues statement after Texas husband, wife die in tragic Bogalusa plane crash WDSU · Aug 7
• Seguin couple identified as victims in fatal Louisiana plane crash KSAT · Aug 7
• Texas couple killed in small plane crash near Bogalusa airport fox8live.com · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bogalusa Unique

• The only place in America named Bogalusa — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,367.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bogalusa

• Glynn's Drive-In — burger
• Pizza Hut — pizza
• Glynn's Burgers & Poboys

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• The Friends Of Cassidy Park · Museum
• splash pad · Water park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bogalusa

• Avenue B Baseball Park reviews ★
• Cassidy Park reviews ★
• Goodyear Park reviews ★
• Lake Vista Nature Preserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bogalusa

• Bogalusa High School
• Byrd Avenue Primary School
• Central Elementary School
• Northshore Charter School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Our Lady Of The Angels Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bogalusa

🏘️ Nearby Communities