Lafayette ( ; French: Ã, [lafaj? t] ) is a city in parish seat and Parish Lafayette, Louisiana, located along the Vermilion River in the southwestern part of the state. The city of Lafayette is the fourth largest in the state, with a population of 127,657 according to the US Census estimate of 2015. This is the main city of Lafayette, the Louisiana Metropolitan Statistical Area, with an estimated population of 2015 490,488. Larger trade area or Joint Statistic Area CSA Lafayette-Opelousas-Morgan City is 627,146 in 2015. Its nickname is The Hub City .
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The Attacapas Native Americans inhabit this area at a European meeting. The French colony established the first European settlement, Petit Manchac , a trading post along the Vermilion River. In the late 18th century, many Acadian refugees settled in this area, after being expelled from Canada after the Great Britain defeated France in the Seven Years War. They married other settlers, forming what is known as the Cajun culture, which continues as a strong French and Catholicism.
Jean Mouton, a descendant of Acadian, donated the land to a Catholic church for the construction of a small Catholic chapel on this site. In 1824 the area was chosen for the Lafayette Parish chair and was known as Vermilionville, because of its location on the river. In 1836 the Louisiana Legislature granted it.
This area was developed for agriculture, especially sugarcane plantations, which depend on the labor of many enslaved Africans and a large percentage of the pre-war population. According to US Census data, 41 percent of the Lafayette Parish population was enslaved in 1830, and that number increased to 49.6 percent in 1860. The percentage of color-free people live in Lafayette Parish as well, reaching 3 percent to a low of 2.4 percent between 1830 and 1860.
In 1884, Vermilionville was renamed General Lafayette, a French noble who had fought with and significantly assisted the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. The city and parish economy continued to be based on agriculture until the early 20th century. After the Civil War, much of this work was done by the liberated, who worked as a production-sharing farmer. In the 20th century, agricultural mechanization reduced the need for agricultural workers.
In the 1940s, once oil was found in the parish, the oil and natural gas industries became dominant.
Lafayette is considered the center of Acadiana, the cultural area of ​​Cajun and Louisiana Creole in the state. It was developed after the relocation of the Indians after their expulsion by the British from eastern Canada at the end of the 18th century after the French defeat in the Seven Years War. There is also a strong Louisiana Creole influence in the area, as this mixed race population becomes landlords and entrepreneurs.
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Geography
Lafayette is located on 30 Â ° 13? N 92 Â ° 2? W (30.2139, -92.0294) and has a height of 36 feet (11.0 m). According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​49.2 square miles (127Ã, km 2 ), of which 49.1 square miles (127Ã, km 2 ) is ground and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km 2 ) (0.19%) is water.
Lafayette is located on the West Coast Shore Coast. This site is part of the seabed during the previous Quaternary Period. During this time, the Mississippi River cut a 325-foot (99 m) deep valley between what is now Lafayette and Baton Rouge. The valley is filled and is now the Atchafalaya Basin. Lafayette is located on the western edge of this valley.
This is part of the Louisiana Prairie Terrace to the southwest; it is taller and not made of wetlands as much of the surrounding area to the south and west of Lafayette. Lafayette does not experience significant flooding problems, beyond the local flash flood. Lafayette has grown on both sides of the Vermilion River. The other important waterways in the city are Isaac Verot Coulee, Coulee Mine, Coulee des Poches, and Coulee Ile des Cannes, which is a natural drainage channel that leads to the Vermilion River.
Climate
Climate Lafayette is described as humid subtropical using the KÃÆ'¶ppen climate classification. Lafayette has year-round rainfall, especially during the summer. Lafayette's highest temperature is 107 Â ° F (42 Â ° C). Lafayette has a hot and humid summer and a cool and humid winter.
Demographics
At the 2010 census, there were 120,623 people, 43,506 households, and 27,104 families living in the city. Population density was 2,316.7 people per square mile (894.5/km ²). There are 46,865 housing units with an average density of 984.7 per square mile (380.2/km ²). Racial makeup of the city is 68.23% White, 28.51% African American, 0.25% Native Americans, 1.44% Asia, 0.02% Pacific Island, 0.58% of other races, and 0.97 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race is 7.88% of the population. In 2010, 84.2% of the population over the age of five spoke English at home, and 11.5% of the population spoke French or Cajun French, a dialect that developed in Louisiana.
There were 43,506 households where 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 14.6% had non-husbands female households, and 37.7% were not family. Nearly 29.4% of all households are individual, and 8.0% have someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.07.
In the city, the population is spread by 25.1% under the age of 18, 13.3% from 18 to 24, 29.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% years or more. The mean age is 33 years. For every 100 women, there are 93.1 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 90.9 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 35,996, and the average income for families is $ 47,783. Men have an average income of $ 37,729 compared to $ 23,606 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 21,031. About 11.6% of families and 16.3% of the population are below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under 18 and 14.5% of those aged 65 and older.
Education and health care
Primary and secondary schools
Public schools
- SeeLafayette Parish School System for more information.
Public schools in the parish are run by the Lafayette Parish System. The system has 33 schools, 21 primary schools, 12 secondary schools, and seven secondary schools. LPSS offers nine career academies at the secondary school level, a school curriculum designed to prepare students in a particular career field.
Nine academies are:
- Business Academy & amp; Finance (Acadiana High School)
- Engineering Academy (Northside High School)
- Academy of Environmental Sciences (Northside High School)
- Health Academy (Lafayette High School)
- The Information Technology Academy (Carencro High School)
- Academy of Performing Arts (SMA Lafayette)
- Academy of Visual Arts and Applied (Ovey Comeaux High School)
- Early College Academy (South Louisiana Community College)
- Thibodaux Career and Technical College
LPSS also offers selected schools, a program to improve racial diversity in schools. Students who are accepted are allowed to attend schools outside their school zones (but still in the parish) to receive the core curriculum required by their country using special themes or programs. It is available at all levels, primary, secondary, and high schools. It is designed to provide a more engaging learning experience for students in the program.
Private school
Lafayette is home to a large Roman Catholic population. They support many private parish schools, with grades from kindergarten to twelfth grade.
Universities and colleges
Lafayette has one university, one college, and two vocational colleges. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is part of the Louisiana University System. It is the second largest university in the state, with registration around 17,508. Schools and colleges associated with the agency have been located in Lafayette since 1898.
One of the newest campus systems in Louisiana, South Louisiana Community College, is based in Lafayette. SLCC partners with Acadian Ambulance to form the National EMS Academy, which offers EMT-Basic and EMT-Paramedic certifications. SLCC is part of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System. Louisiana Technical College (Lafayette Campus) is part of the Louisiana Technical College system, which in turn is part of the Louisiana Community and the Engineering college system. It offers an associate degree in several fields. is a vocational school offering several undergraduate degree programs, many associate degree programs, along with several diploma programs.
Public library system
Health Care
Lafayette's main health facilities are:
- Lafayette Public Medical Center
- Lafayette General Surgery Hospital
- Special Hospital of Lafayette Surgery
- University Hospital and Clinic (formerly University Medical Center)
- Women's and Children's Hospital
- Lafayette General Southwest - (Formerly Acadiana Regional Medical Center)
- Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
- Lafayette Heart Hospital
- Park Place Surgical Hospital
- The Southern Cardiovascular Institute (CIS) or the Cardiovascular Institute of the South
Government and politics
See also leading local politicians
Since the consolidation of city and parish administration, Lafayette's chief executive has been known as the parish-city president. Republic Joel Robideaux was elected to this office recently.
Some residents did not like the joint government, but in 2011, parish voters rejected a proposal to separate parish and city governments. Under consolidation, the City of Lafayette and the Parish of Lafayette have a common representative body and executive officer. Public works and other services, such as Land Use and Plat Review, are operated by Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) to serve Lafayette City and areas unrelated to Parish Lafayette, and with contracts to some, but not all municipalities. The Zoning Rules apply only in Lafayette City.
Some neighboring cities have adopted their own planning and zoning protocols. Townships and rural and rural townships maintain independent city councils, local executives, police and firefighters, as well as other public services. Lafayette School Parish System operates independently of every municipality, and its jurisdiction is adjacent to the Lafayette Parish.
Law enforcement
Lafayette is served by five police agencies:
- Lafayette City Police (LPD) - City's main city police department
- Sheriff Lafayette Parish Office (LPSO) - Parish-level police institution
- Police University (ULPD) - Police of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Lafayette City Marshal - The City Marshal
- Lafayette Park Police enforce state and local regulatory jurisdiction for cities and parishes that have recreational and environmental facilities in the City and Lafayette Parish.
- Note: The Town Police Station and Parish Sheriff are not combined during consolidation.
Military
Lafayette is home to the National Guard headquarters of the 256th Infantry Brigade, a military unit of more than 3,000 soldiers. This unit served in Iraq in 2004-2005. The Brigade was deployed again in January 2010.
Until 2014, Lafayette is also home to the United States Marine Corps Reserve Unit, the Anti-Terrorism Battalion F. Co. commanded by Captain Cole Clements. This unit continues some deployments, many of which are related to the Iraq War. In 2014 F. Co Anti-Terrorism Battalion is disabled, to be replaced with H & amp; S Co. Det. 4 Tow Tow and Fourth Scout, 4th MARDIV.
Utilities
- Electricity, water and wastewater services
Lafayette is served by the Lafayette Utilities System (LUS), a state-run government-owned utility company. The city's public utility and electric utilities were built in 1897.
Both municipal electricity and water services have been continuously provided by LUS to residents of Lafayette City since then. LUS has grown to provide electricity, drinking water, and sewage treatment throughout Lafayette City, and to parts unrelated to Parish Lafayette. LUS also provides bulk sales to water systems in most of the surrounding cities.
In 2009 LUS installed the infrastructure for fiber telecommunication network. Called LUSFiber, the network provides digital cable, phone service, and high-speed internet to all households in Lafayette.
- Natural gas services
Natural gas services are supplied by Atmos Energy.
- Phone service
Local landline telephone service is served by AT & amp; T. Cox Communications and LUS Fiber provide Voice over Internet Protocol phone service.
- Television
Cable television service in Lafayette is provided by Cox Communications. Lafayette Utilities System provides FTTH video services through LUSFiber. DirecTV and Dish Network both include Lafayette TV stations in their local packages.
Economy
Lafayette has several manufacturing and fabrication businesses, including Frank's Casing Crew and CIS Hammers.
Information technology
The city has an IT community including businesses such as:
- Center for Business and Information Technology (CBIT)
- National Incident Management Systems and Advanced Technologies (NIMSAT) Institute
- Louisiana Immersive Technology Enterprise (LITE)
- CGI
- Enquero
Contemporary culture and life
Cultural Organization and Institutions
Cultural organizations include Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music, Chorale Acadienne, Lafayette Ballet Theater and Dance Conservatory, The Lafayette Concert Band, and Acadiana Performing Arts; as well as the Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum and the Acadiana Arts Center.
Sports
Lafayette is home to Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin 'Cajun, the University of Louisiana athletics team at Lafayette. It is home to the Louisiana Hurricanes, a semi-pro football team playing at STM Stadium. Between 1995 and 2005, Lafayette is home to ECHL Louisiana Ice Cream hockey team. In 2009, IceGators returned as a member of the Southern Professional Hockey League until 2016. Also from 2009 to 2012, Lafayette is home to Wildcatters Lafayette of the Southern Indoor Football League. It is also home to Lafayette Bayou Bulls, a semi-pro football program that began in 2003. Lafayette is also home to Canadian Cane Picker, the summer league baseball team. Tim played his game on the field of Fabacher and was a member of the Collegiate League of Texas. The Lafayette SwampCats (1997-1999) and the Lafayette Swamp Cats football team (2000-2004) played in the city. The Cajun Soccer Club of the Gulf Coast Premier League was established in 2013. Acadiana Rollergirls of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association is a League Derby Roll in Lafayette.
The Lafayette area is home to several sports venues: Blackham Coliseum, Cajundome, Cajun Field, Earl K. Long Gymnasium, Evangeline Downs and Planet Ice Skating and Hockey Arena.
Media
- Daily Advertiser , daily Gannett daily-style newspaper
- 337 magazines , a regional lifestyle publication dedicated to displaying the best that South Louisiana has to offer
- The Advocate , a daily newspaper with local coverage of Baton Rouge.
- The Independent , monthly local newspaper (short style)
- The Times of Acadiana , the weekly tabloid format of Gannett
- AcadianaMoms Magazine
- Acadiana Gazette , a weekly newspaper published by Ron Gomez
- Acadiana Profile Magazine , founded in 1968 by Robert Angers
- The Vermilion , Louisiana University in the Lafayette student newspaper
- Catholic of Acadiana , monthly Catholics magazine Lafayette Diocese
Television
Lafayette is served by Cox Communications, and by LUSFiber from the Lafayette Utilities System.
Lafayette adalah rumah bagi:
- KATC: 3.1, Kabel 5 - (ABC); 3.2, Cable 10 (The CW, 3.3 Grit Cox Cable 124)
- KLFY-TV 10.1, Cable 11 - (CBS); 10.2, Cable 131 (GetTV); 10.3 Cable 70 (Ion Television)
- KADN-TV 15.1, Cable 6 - (Fox); 15.3, Cable 13 (MyNetworkTV)
- KDCG-CD 22.1, Kabel 9 - (H & amp; I)
- KLAF-LD 46/15.2, Kabel 3 - (NBC)
- KLWB, 50,1, Kabel 23 - (MeTV)
- KLPB-TV, 24.1, Cable 12/122/123 - (PBS) L ouisiana P ublic B roadcasting
- KXKW-LD 32.1 (Stadium), 32,2 - (AntTV)
- KAJN-CD 40.1, Kabel 97 - Penglihatan Keluarga
Lafayette is also served by:
- KPLC-TV, 7.1 (NBC 7.2 CW, 7.3 Bounce TV, 7.4 Grit), located near Lake Charles
- WVLA-TV, 33.1 (NBC, 33.2 Laff, 33,3 Ion Television), located in the nearest Baton Rouge
- WBRZ, 2.1, Cable 17, (ABC), located in Baton Rouge
- WAFB, 9.1, (CBS), also located in Baton Rouge
- KALB-TV, 5.1, 5.2 (NBC & CBS), located in Alexandria
- WGMB-TV, 44.1, Fox Broadcasting Company located in Baton Rouge
Radio
View the list of Lafayette radio stations for the full list. Popular radio stations in Lafayette:
- KYBG (FM), 102.1 - BIG102.1 Classic Hits (102,1)
- KFTE (FM), Radio Planet 105.1 - Alternative and Modern Rock (105,1)
- KMDL (FM), 97.3 The Dawg - Country Music, radio network affiliate of New Orleans Saints (97,3)
- KPEL (AM), ESPN 1420 - Sports Radio (1420)
- KPEL-FM (FM), NewsRadio 96.5 - Radio news (96.5)
- KHXT (FM), Hot 107.9 - Contemporary Ritmik (107,9)
- KZJM (LPFM), The People Station - Urban Contemporary (92.7) - Air Date: 2005
- KROF (AM), 960 The Gator, Cajun Variety (960)
- KTDY (FM), 99.9 KTDY, Adult Contemporary (99.9)
- KSMB (FM), 94.5 KSMB, Top 40 (CHR) (94,5)
- KNEK-FM (FM), Magic 104,7, Urban AC (104,7)
- KRRQ (FM), Q 95,5, Urban Contemporary (95.5)
- KXKC (FM), 99.1 KXKC, Country Music (99.1)
- KYFJ (FM), Rock 93,7, Contemporary Christian (93,7)
- KRVS (FM), Public Radio for Acadiana, Ethnic World (88.7)
- KAJN-FM (FM), Agape Radio, Contemporary Christian (102,9)
- KIKL (FM), Positive and Encouraging K-Love, Contemporary Christian (90,9)
- KLWB-FM (FM), 103,7 Games, NBC Sports Radio
- KCKR-FM (FM), Sonlife Radio, Christian Talk & amp; Gospel Music (91.9)
- KYMK-FM (FM), Radio Lafayette Adult Alternative (106,3)
Record label
Lafayette has six twin cities:
- Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-CÃÆ'Â'te d'Azur, France ( Twinned 26 May 1967 )
- Longueuil, Quebec, Canada ( Twins December 3, 1968 )
- Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada ( Twins October 19, 1971 )
- Poitiers, Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France ( Twins 22 April 1975 )
- Namur, Wallonia, Belgium ( Twin June 19, 1979 )
- AgnibilÃÆ' Â © krou, Cote d'Ivoire ( Twins 5 October 1999 )
Six intersections in the city center are each named after one of its twin cities.
See also
- List of people from Lafayette, Louisiana
- Youngsville, Louisiana
References
External links
- Lafayette, Louisiana travel guide from Wikivoyage
- Lafayette Consolidated Government
- One Acadiana - Former Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
- Lafayette Convention and Visitor Center
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