Davant, Louisiana

Localización de Davant en la Parroquia de Plaquemines.

Davant is a town located in the delta of the Mississippi River ^[1] in the parish of Plaquemines , Louisiana , United States.

Geography

A villager of Davant making an irony in writing "Do not destroy" in front of his house, referring to the location of his home in an area where hurricanes are frequent and strong winds.

Davant's location is29°36′30″N 89°50′54″W / 29.60833°N 89.84833°W / 29.60833; -89.84833, located in the delta of the Mississippi River, a sector where abuntan the swamps . This town stands at only about 3 feet (0.91 m) above sea level.^[2] Davant had some levees that protected the town from flooding, but were destroyed due to Hurricane Katrina.^[3]

Hurricane Katrina

The city was almost swallowed by the water at the time of the hurricane , in 2005.^[3]

However, it was recently announced that announced that it will receive $US 5,900,000 to rebuild, with new 15,000-square-foot (1,400 m²) homes in Davant.^[4]

References

1. ^ Mapa en Wikimapia.
2. ^ Localización y datos básicos en louisiana.hometownlocator.com
3. ^ ^{a b} [1]
4. ^ Davant News

Coordinates: 29°36′30″N 89°50′54″W / 29.60833°N 89.84833°W / 29.60833; -89.84833