Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana is located in the central portion of the state and is bordered by the Mississippi River to the east, Rapides Parish to the south, Pointe Coupee Parish to the southwest, and Catahoula Parish to the west. The parish has a total area of 819 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 42,000 people. The geography of Avoyelles Parish is varied with rolling hills in some areas and flat plains in others. The parish is mostly rural with small towns scattered throughout its many swamps and bayous. The terrain slopes down from north to south as it follows the course of the Red River which forms part of its eastern boundary. The climate in Avoyelles Parish is humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters.…