Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Village · Population 450 · #221 in Louisiana
About Tangipahoa
Set in the eastern part of Louisiana, Tangipahoa is a tiny community with an estimated population of 450.
Tangipahoa holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 450 residents per square mile.
📰 Tangipahoa News Today
- Motorized bicyclist killed in Tangipahoa Parish crash wgno.com · Aug 17
- Louisiana State Police investigating deadly shooting involving Livingston deputy WDSU · Aug 3
- Suspect fatally shot after chase ends in crash on I-55 in Tangipahoa Parish WWLTV.com · Aug 3
- 6-month-old, 22-year-old killed in separate Tangipahoa Parish crashes, police say fox8live.com · May 23
- Mississippi woman arrested after crash that killed passenger in Tangipahoa Parish, LSP says WAFB · Jul 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tangipahoa Unique
- The only place in America named Tangipahoa — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Camp Moore Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tangipahoa
- Sandy Hollow Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)450
Rank in state#221 of 304
Land area1 sq mi
Density450/sq mi
Coordinates30.8758, -90.5138