Barataria (Jefferson Parish, LA)

Around Barataria ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is New Orleans. It is located about 16 miles [25 km] to the north of Barataria. New Orleans has a population of 389,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Kenner. It is located about 21 miles [ km] to the north of Barataria and has a population of 66,300 people.

Below is a sample of neighboring communities based on their distance from Barataria, with the nearest first.

Jean Lafitte
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jean Lafitte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jean Lafitte
- Jean Lafitte is located in Jefferson Parish
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,996 people
Lafitte
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lafitte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lafitte
- Lafitte is located in Jefferson Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lafitte <3>
Crown Point
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crown Point
- Crown Point is located in Jefferson Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crown Point <3>
Jesuit Bend
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jesuit Bend
- Jesuit Bend is located in Plaquemines Parish
Cedar Grove
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Grove
- Cedar Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
Estelle
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Estelle
- Estelle is located in Jefferson Parish
Carlisle
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carlisle
- Carlisle is located in Plaquemines Parish
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carlisle <3>
Woodmere
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodmere have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodmere
- Woodmere is located in Jefferson Parish
Stella
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stella have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
- Stella is located in Plaquemines Parish
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- Myrtle Grove
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Myrtle Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Myrtle Grove
  - Myrtle Grove is located in Plaquemines Parish
- Timberlane
  (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timberlane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timberlane
  - Timberlane is located in Jefferson Parish
- Belle Chasse
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle Chasse have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle Chasse
  - Belle Chasse is located in Plaquemines Parish
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle Chasse <3>
- Harvey
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvey
  - Harvey is located in Jefferson Parish
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harvey <3>
- Marrero
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marrero have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marrero
  - Marrero is located in Jefferson Parish
  - Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marrero <3>
- Scarsdale
  (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
  - Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scarsdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  - Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scarsdale
  - Scarsdale is located in Plaquemines Parish

For more communities neighboring Barataria, please visit our Parish-by-Parish Page for Barataria.

Jefferson Parish ...

Barataria is located in Jefferson Parish<4>.

The following parishes adjoin and form the boundaries of Jefferson Parish: Lafourche, Orleans, Plaquemines, Saint Charles, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Tammany & Tangipahoa.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Barataria ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Barataria.

Airports Near Barataria ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Barataria and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Barataria.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Barataria ...

Looking for more information about Barataria? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Barataria. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Barataria, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Barataria.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

For the State of Louisiana:
TripAdvisor Links for:
- Louisiana Statewide Tourism
- Barataria Tourism
- Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Barataria
Also of Interest:

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Barataria. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Jefferson Parish: www.jeffparish.net/

The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>	Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Barataria.
<2>	The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>	While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>	If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Jefferson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<5>	When we are planning a trip (for example, to Barataria), we usually look for the obvious: the choice of airlines that fly into the airport, the number of flights, the connections we have to make, which car rentals are available, etc. We also look for sights and attractions that we might find between any given airport and our destination - we do love exploring. We're willing to fly into a more distant airport if we can get the services and amenities that we like. Even though our choice of airport might be inconvenient to others, it usually gives us a better trip.