Mansura, Louisiana
Town · Population 1,270 · #143 in Louisiana
About Mansura
Set in the central part of Louisiana, Mansura is a small town with an estimated population of 1,270.
Officially, Mansura is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 2.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 446 residents per square mile.
📰 Mansura News Today
- Hilda Grace Houston Obituary (2026) - Mansura, LA - Escude' Funeral Home of Mansura - Mansura Legacy obituary · Aug 8
- Gov. Jeff Landry tours flood damage as Mansura family shelters with Red Cross KATC · Jun 19
- Disaster relief organizations gather in Mansura to assist flood victims KALB | News Channel 5 · Jul 6
- Subterra founder Noah Deshotel tried the ‘big city.’ Here’s why he chose rural Louisiana instead. technical.ly · Jun 1
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Mansura, Louisiana 71350 The Weather Channel · Apr 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mansura Unique
- The only place in America named Mansura — 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 5 miles.
🏫 Schools in Mansura
- Avoyelles Public Charter School
- Red River Charter Academy
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,270
Rank in state#143 of 304
Land area2.85 sq mi
Density446/sq mi
Coordinates31.0673, -92.0528