Mamou, Louisiana

About Mamou

Set in the central part of Louisiana, Mamou is a small town with an estimated population of 2,817.

Officially, Mamou is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.41 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,998 residents per square mile.

📰 Mamou News Today

• Stephanie Feucht Obituary (2026) - Mamou, LA - Ardoin's Funeral Home - Mamou Legacy obituary · Aug 16
• Obituary information for Sylvan Paul Blanchard Martin & Castille Funeral Home · May 14
• Victims of fatal Mamou house fire identified KALB | News Channel 5 · Mar 4
• Mamou police chief’s attorneys say malfeasance allegations are ‘meritless,’ ‘politically motivated’ KPLC 7 News · Apr 17
• Tragedy strikes Mamou as fire claims two lives KLFY.com · Mar 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Mamou Unique

• The only place in America named Mamou — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in Mamou

• Mamou Elementary School
• Mamou High School
• Mamou Junior High

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Savoy Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Mamou

🏘️ Nearby Communities