Gueydan, Louisiana
Town · Population 1,124 · #151 in Louisiana
About Gueydan
Gueydan is a small town in southern Louisiana, home to 1,124 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Gueydan is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,235 residents per square mile.
📰 Gueydan News Today
- Celebrating 50 years of the Gueydan Duck Festival KATC · Aug 4
- Elizabeth Elaine Miller Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Gueydan, LA - KADN Legacy obituary · Aug 12
- Wade James Cormier Obituary Jul 21, 2026 Vincent Funeral Home · Jul 21
- Teenager dies in Gueydan ATV accident Sunday KLFY.com · Jan 12
- Kent Lounsberry Obituary Nov 22, 2025 Miguez Funeral Home · Nov 22
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gueydan Unique
- The only place in America named Gueydan — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gueydan
- Cafe Veiller
- Creole Kitchen — cajun
- Gueydan High Lunch Room — southern
- Johnny's
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Gueydan Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Gueydan
- Gueydan High School
- Jesse Owens Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,124
Rank in state#151 of 304
Land area0.91 sq mi
Density1,235/sq mi
Coordinates30.0290, -92.5070