Melville, Louisiana
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Melville is a town in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Opelousas−Eunice Micropolitan Statistical Area. It was founded in 1889 and is known as the Atchafalaya River Catfish Capital of Louisiana. It is directly across the river from the ghost town Red Cross, Louisiana.
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Melville, Louisiana | |
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Town | |
Town of Melville | |
Coordinates: 30°41′36″N 91°44′44″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | St. Landry |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vacant |
Area | |
• Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.33 km2) |
• Land | 1.26 sq mi (3.25 km2) |
• Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 759 |
• Density | 604.30/sq mi (233.40/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 337 |
FIPS code | 22-49730 |
Website | www |
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