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About Washington Parish Louisiana

Washington Parish is one of the southern parishes of Louisiana and covers an area of 676 square miles. The Mississippi state line is on the east and north borders of our parish. Its western boundary is Tangipahoa Parish and the southern boundary is St. Tammany Parish.   

The proximity of the parish, sixty miles from New Orleans and eighty miles from Baton Rouge, allows access to the major cities of Louisiana and affords industry with a wide range of opportunities for markets, transportation, and recreation. When you consider a location for your company, consider Washington Parish. It's pleasurably close to all big city amenities without the hassle of urban life.  

Washington Parish's workforce has demonstrated its potential across a variety of technical and heavy industries including paper production, computer service call centers, and recreational boat building. The Bogalusa Airport offers businesses a convenient and direct link to operations within the Parish and major airports in nearby Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Gulfport offer commercial air service on a variety of carriers.  Washington Parish also has a variety of available buildings and sites in business parks that are ready for development.

For a statistical overview of the Parish, Click Here.  The Parish is know for its abundant water and rich soil.  Windmill Nursery, picture shown below, has a huge operation that produces wholesale ornamental plants.  In addition to agricultural uses, it is our belief that the Parish's pure and abundant water supply and proximity to major food distribution centers positions it to be a beverage production center.

Not only is Washington Parish a great place to do business, but it offers a relaxed and safe rural setting located near the amenities of Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

 

Population	1990	2000	2010	+/- from 2000
Washington Parish	43,185	43,926	47,168	7.4%
Angie (village)	235	240	251	4.6%
Bogalusa (City)	14,280	13,365	12,232	- 8.5%
Franklinton (town)	4,007	3,657	3,857	5.5%
Varnado (village)	236	342