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FAQs
What is considered Westbank, New Orleans? ›
The West Bank of New Orleans includes Algiers and Algiers Point. The East Bank includes all other parts of Orleans Parish including the French Quarter, uptown, downtown, the Garden District, convention center area and the majority of Orleans Parish residential neighborhoods.
Why do they call it the Westbank in New Orleans? ›Why is it called Westbank when the area lies east of the main part of the city? That's because it actually resides on the western bank of the Mississippi River. The area is heavily residential but also includes the scenic Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, Barataria Preserve.
What parish is Westbank in? ›Jefferson Parish Marrero (Westbank)
Is Metairie an east or Westbank? ›In addition, there are the unincorporated areas of Metairie, Jefferson, Elmwood and River Ridge on the eastbank, and Avondale, Barataria, Bridge City, Harvey, Marrero, Terrytown, Waggaman, Estelle, Timberlane, and Woodmere on the westbank.
Is Jefferson Parish considered New Orleans? ›Its parish seat is Gretna, its largest community is Metairie, and its largest incorporated city is Kenner. Jefferson Parish is included in the Greater New Orleans area.
What towns are in the Westbank in New Orleans? ›The Westbank includes part of Jefferson Parish including the cities and towns of Waggaman, Avondale, Bridge City, Nine Mile Point, Westwego, Marrero, Harvey, Gretna, Terrytown, Jean Lafitte, Lafitte, Crown Point, Barataria, Estelle, Timberlane, and Woodmere that lies on the western bank of the river.
Why is Westbank called Westbank? ›The West Bank is another area of land located within the country of Israel, but it is much larger than the Gaza Strip at 2,173 sq miles. The West Bank stretches across the eastern border of Israel along the west banks of the Jordan River and most of the Dead Sea, thus how it received its name.
What are New Orleans neighborhoods called? ›New Orleans East Metairie FRENCH QUARTER LAKEVIEW GENTILLY St. Roch Upper Ninth Ward Gentilly ESPLANADE RIDGE TREME WESTBANK MID-CITY MARIGNY/BYWATER CBD/DOWNTOWN ARTS/WAREHOUSE DISTRICT UPTOWN Uptown Central City Garden District Carrollton ALGIERS Chalmette Lower Ninth Ward (Jefferson Parish) Lake Pontchartrain.
How many cities are in Jefferson parish, Louisiana? ›There are 21 cities in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Note: As defined by the US Census Bureau, a city's official boundaries often extend miles beyond the city itself and may even cross county lines.
Is Metairie considered New Orleans? ›Metairie, Louisiana is the heart of Jefferson Parish and is the first suburb of New Orleans. Due to its close proximity to New Orleans, Metairie shares its rich culture and has participated in long-standing traditions such as Mardi Gras. Technically, Metairie is not a city but an unincorporated area within the parish.
What is considered New Orleans? ›
It is bordered by Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany Parishes. The boundaries of the City of New Orleans and Orleans Parish are coterminous. Because of this, the names New Orleans, City of New Orleans, and Orleans Parish are used interchangeably throughout this Plan.
Why is Metairie not a city? ›Metairie is similar to New Orleans in many ways, but it is not located in Orleans Parish and it is locally governed by the Council of the Parish of Jefferson, not by a separate city council or police jury.
What are the three districts of New Orleans? ›Contents
- 1.1 French Quarter / CBD, Warehouse (Districts 1a & 1b)
- 1.2 Central City / Garden District Area (District 2)
- 1.3 Uptown / Carrollton Area (District 3)
- 1.4 Mid-City Area (District 4)
- 1.5 Lakeview Area (District 5)
- 1.6 Gentilly Area (District 6)
- 1.7 Marigny, Bywater, St.
Today, eastern New Orleans also includes many smaller neighborhoods named after lakes, streets, and subdivisions such as Lake Willow, Spring Lake, Kenilworth, Seabrook, Melia, Edgelake, Bonita Park, Donna Villa, Willowbrook, Cerise-Evangeline Oaks and Castle Manor.
Is Slidell considered New Orleans? ›It is in southeastern St. Tammany Parish, located approximately 3 miles (5 km) north of Lake Pontchartrain. The city forms part of the Greater New Orleans area.
