Jarreau, Louisiana

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name = Jarreau
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category = Unincorporated Community


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country = United States
state = Louisiana
region = Pointe Coupee
region_type = Parish
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area_water_percentage = auto
area_percentage_round = 2
area_round = 1
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lat_d = 30
lat_m = 37
lat_s = 15
lat_NS = N
long_d = 91
long_m = 27
long_s = 03
long_EW = W
location_note = cite web
url = Gnis3|543338
title = Jarreau, Louisiana
date = June 4 1980
work = Geographic Names Information System
publisher = United States Geological Survey
accessdate = 2008-06-29 ]
elevation_imperial = 33
elevation_round = 1
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population_as_of = 2007
population = 900
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timezone = CST
utc_offset = -6
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utc_offset_DST = -5
postal_code = 70749
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area_code = 225
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map_caption = Location of Jarreau in Louisiana
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Jarreau (pronounced Jah Row) is a rural community located in the 7th Ward of Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana (USA). It is considered to be in the Baton Rouge area, being only 30 miles northwest of the capitol city. The community is located on the banks of False River. It is situated on the southern end of this ox-bow lake, in an area known as "The Island". The main state highway leading up to and running through Jarreau is Louisiana Highway 413, also known in this area as Island Road. The Jarreau Post Office (zip code 70749) is located on Boulevard D' Isle. A local business (Horseshoe Auto Parts) was featured in scenes in the Billy Bob Thornton film "The Badge" (2002) [ [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_pwwi/is_200205/ai_mark03041571 Billy Bob Thornton Headlines STARZ! Pictures World Premiere Thriller 'The Badge' | Market Wire | Find Articles at BNET.com ] ] . The area is also known for fishing and boating with the main public accessible boat launch on the southern end of False River (Jerry's Landing) being located directly across the street from the local LA Express store.

ee also

[http://zip-code-boundaries.com/index.html?zip=70749 Jarreau Boundary Map]

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