Alexandria
Also known as Alexandria, Louisiana, Alexandria, LA
largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Key facts
- Country
- United States
- State
- Louisiana
- Parish
- Rapides
- Founded
- 1785 (241 years ago) ( 1785 )
- Incorporated town
- 1818 (208 years ago) ( 1818 )
- City charter
- 1882 (144 years ago) ( 1882 )
- Mayor
- Jacques Roy ( Democrat )
- City
- 29.18 sq mi (75.58 km )
- Land
- 28.49 sq mi (73.79 km )
- Water
- 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km )
- Elevation
- 82 ft (25 m)
- Estimate 2024
- 43,133
- Rank
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Alexandria Welcome Sign on Louisiana Highway 28 West.
Rotary International Clock (1916), with Alexandria City Hall (constructed 1963) in the background