Presquille, Louisiana

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|subdivision_name1 = Louisiana

|subdivision_type2 = Parish

|subdivision_name2 = Terrebonne

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|area_total_km2 = 2.03

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|area_total_sq_mi = 0.78

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|population_as_of = 2020

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|population_total = 1703

|population_density_km2 = 840.12

|population_density_sq_mi = 2174.97

|timezone = Central (CST)

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|area_code = 985

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|blank_info = 541169{{cite gnis|541169|Presquille}}

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Presquille is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its population was 1,807 as of the 2010 census.{{cite web|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files - Places: Louisiana|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2010_place_list_22.txt|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|accessdate=January 16, 2017}} Louisiana Highway 24 passes through the community.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of {{convert|0.785|mi2}}, all land.

Demographics

{{US Census population

|2020= 1703

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2016}}

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Government and infrastructure

The United States Postal Service operates the Bourg Post Office within the Presquille CDP.{{cite web|url=https://tools.usps.com/find-location.htm?location=1355504|title=BOURG — Post Office™|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-02-17|quote=3806 COUNTRY DR BOURG, LA 70343-9998}} - Compare to the CDP map, and to [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st22_la/place/p2209095_bourg/DC20BLK_P2209095.pdf Bourg CDP map]. [https://web.archive.org/web/19961031170034/http://www.ci.houston.tx.us/annexation/annexation_FAQ.html The City of Houston stated]: "The U.S. Postal Service establishes ZIP codes and mailing addresses in order to maximize the efficiency of their system, not to recognize jurisdictional boundaries."{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st22_la/place/p2262510_presquille/DC20BLK_P2262510.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Presquille CDP, LA|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-02-17}} - Compare to the relevant addresses.

Education

It is in the Terrebonne Parish School District.{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st22_la/schooldistrict_maps/c22109_terrebonne/DC20SD_C22109.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Terrebonne Parish, LA|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=2024-02-17}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st22_la/schooldistrict_maps/c22109_terrebonne/DC20SD_C22109_SD2MS.txt Text list]

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