Local Louisiana

Tangipahoa Parish Profile


  • Name: The name of the parish is derived from an Acolapissa word meaning ear of corn or those who gather corn
  • Parish Seat: Amite City
  • Statistical Profile

Municipalities and Communities

  • Cities: Hammond | Ponchatoula
  • Towns: Amite City | Independence | Kentwood | Roseland
  • Villages: Tangipahoa | Tickfaw
  • Census Designated Places: Natalbany
  • Unincorporated communities: Baptist | Loranger | Manchac | Robert
Tangipahoa Parish Map