Bayou Gauche, Louisiana

Oil well rig in wetlands near Bayou Gauche.

Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

Bayou Gauche is part of the Greater New Orleans region. It is located at Template:Coord (29.825162, -90.434727).<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref>

According to the United States Census Bureau, the designated CDP has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (12.93%) is water.

Demographics

Bayou Gauche was first listed as a census designated place in the 2000 U.S. census.<ref name=2000CensusLA>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2020, it had a population of 2,161.<ref name=":0" />

Economy

The fishing and shellfish industries have been important in the local economy. Some residences for people in those fields, and their families, are stilt houses in the bayou and wetlands.

Oil wells for petroleum production are also present.

Education

St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:

• R. J. Vial Elementary School (grades 3-5) in Paradis - Opened in 1975<ref>Home. R.J. Vial Elementary School. Retrieved on December 3, 2016. "R. J. Vial Elementary School, home of the Jaguars, was established in 1975 and has served the communities of Paradis, Bayou Gauche, Des Allemands, and Boutte for more than 40 years."</ref>
• J. B. Martin Middle School (grades 6-8) in Paradis<ref>"About Our School." J. B. Martin Middle School. Retrieved on December 3, 2016. "J. B. Martin Middle School is located on South Street in Paradis and services the west bank areas of Paradis, Des Allemands (Bayou Gauche), Boutte, and Luling (Mimosa/Willowdale)."</ref>

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