Florida Area, New Orleans
Encyclopedia
Florida Area is a neighborhood
of the city of New Orleans
. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Boulevard, Gallier, Law, Congress and North Dorgenois Streets to the north, Mazant Street to the east, North Galvez Street to the south and Montegut Street, Law Street and Almonaster Avenue to the west.
, the district has a total area of 0.31 mi2. 0.31 mi2 of which is land and 0 mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.
of 2000, there were 3,171 people, 1,189 households, and 823 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
was 10,229 /mi² (3,964 /km²).
New Orleans neighborhoods
In 1980 the New Orleans City Planning Commission divided the city into 13 planning districts and 72 distinct neighborhoods.While most of these assigned boundaries match with traditional local designations, some others differ from common traditional use...
of the city of New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Boulevard, Gallier, Law, Congress and North Dorgenois Streets to the north, Mazant Street to the east, North Galvez Street to the south and Montegut Street, Law Street and Almonaster Avenue to the west.
Geography
Florida Area is located at 29°58′49"N 90°02′11"W and has an elevation of 0 foot (0 m). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the district has a total area of 0.31 mi2. 0.31 mi2 of which is land and 0 mi2 (0.0%) of which is water.
Adjacent Neighborhoods
- Desire AreaDesire Area, New OrleansDesire Area is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Gentilly Boulevard to the north, the Industrial Canal to the east, Florida Boulevard, Alvar Street, Higgins Boulevard, Piety Street,...
(north) - Florida ProjectsFlorida ProjectsFlorida Projects is a neighborhood and a housing project of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Boulevard to the north, Mazant Street to the east, North Dorgenois Street to the south and...
(north) - BywaterBywater, New OrleansBywater is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Florida Avenue to the north, the Industrial Canal to the east, the Mississippi River to the south and Franklin Avenue Street to the west...
(east) - St. ClaudeSt. Claude, New OrleansSt. Claude is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Law, Montegut and North Galvez Streets to the north, Lesseps Street to the east, Burgundy Street, Clouet Street and St. Claude Avenue...
(south) - St. RochSt. Roch, New OrleansSt. Roch is a neighborhood of the U.S. city of New Orleans. A subdistrict of the Bywater District Area, its boundaries as defined by the City Planning Commission are: Lafreniere Street, Paris Avenue, I-610, Benefit Street and Dahlia Walk to the north, People's Avenue and Almonaster Avenue to the...
(west)
Boundaries
The City Planning Commission defines the boundaries of Florida Area as these streets: Florida Boulevard, Gallier Street, Congress Street, North Dorgenois Street, Mazant Street, North Galvez Street, Montegut Street, Law Street and Almonaster Avenue.Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 3,171 people, 1,189 households, and 823 families residing in the neighborhood. The population density
Population density
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was 10,229 /mi² (3,964 /km²).