Welcome to Hamburg ...
Hamburg is located in Avoyelles Parish<1>.
Hamburg is 40 feet [12 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Hamburg lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Hamburg lies within the (318) area code.
The ZIP code for Hamburg: 71339<3>
Communities Also Named Hamburg ...
Using our Gazetteer, we have found that there are 35 communities that are also named Hamburg - they are located in Alabama (2), Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois (2), Indiana (2), Iowa, Kansas (4), Manitoba, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York (2), Ohio (4), Ontario, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee (2), Virginia (2) and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Hamburg.
Communities near Hamburg ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Hamburg.
- Marksville [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Marksville [Avoyelles Parish] lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<4> to the northwest of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,271 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marksville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marksville<6>
- Bunkie [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Bunkie [Avoyelles Parish] lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<4> to the west of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,826 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunkie<6>
- Simmesport [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Simmesport [Avoyelles Parish] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<4> to the southeast of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,032 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Simmesport have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Simmesport<6>
- Cottonport [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Cottonport [Avoyelles Parish] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<4> to the west of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,867 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cottonport have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottonport<6>
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- Mansura [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Mansura [Avoyelles Parish] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<4> to the west of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,342 people
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mansura<6>
- Hessmer [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Hessmer [Avoyelles Parish] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the west of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 749 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hessmer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hessmer<6>
- Evergreen [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Evergreen [Avoyelles Parish] lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<4> to the southwest of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 287 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evergreen have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evergreen<6>
- Plaucheville [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Plaucheville [Avoyelles Parish] lies 5 miles [8 km]<4> to the southwest of Hamburg
- Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plaucheville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plaucheville<6>
- Bordelonville [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Bordelonville [Avoyelles Parish] lies 5 miles [8 km]<4> to the north of Hamburg
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- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bordelonville<6>
- Dupont [Avoyelles Parish]
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- Dupont [Avoyelles Parish] lies 7 miles [11.3 km]<4> to the south of Hamburg
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- Mansura [Avoyelles Parish]
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Hamburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Hamburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Hamburg. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Hamburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Hamburg. See our Newspapers Page for Hamburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Hamburg ...
Looking for more information about Hamburg? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Hamburg, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Hamburg.
Adding Hamburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Hamburg in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
In addition, our notes show that the earliest dated mention that we've found for Hamburg was in the Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Hamburg on a map titled Rand McNally Map of Louisiana (1911).
For more details about the above, see References and Mentions for Hamburg on our Genealogy Page.
Other Roadside Stops ...
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Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Hamburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Louisiana: louisiana.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Louisiana's parishes, including Avoyelles, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Hamburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Hamburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Hamburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Hamburg) to Point B.If you need the driving distance (or directions), we recommend that you use one of the Mapping Services listed on our Map Page for Hamburg. Since we usually use Google Maps, we've provided the following link for your convenience: Google Map and Driving Directions starting from HamburgOur distance measurements begin at a specific point in Hamburg. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 31.0300, Longitude: -91.9315 |
| <5> | 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 have found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |