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Harahan
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
ZipCodes
70123
Motto
The City of Friendship
Page Contents for Harahan, Louisiana
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community events.
Statistics & Facts
The Louisiana state capital is Baton Rouge.
The population of Harahan is approximately 9,242 (2006), 9277 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 4,129 (2000), 3864 (2010).
The amount of land area in Harahan is 5.125 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Harahan is 1.97 sq. miles.
The amount of surface water is 1.305 sq kilometers.
The distance from Harahan to Washington DC is 1001 miles.
The distance to the Louisiana state capital is 66 miles. (as the crow flies)
Harahan is positioned 29.93 degrees north of the equator and 90.20 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Harahan elevation is 7 feet above sea level.
Harahan per capita income is $ 23,448 (2000).
Harahan median income is $ 48,600 (2005).
The Harahan median home price is $ 182,100 (2005).
Location
on the eastbank of the Mississippi River in the New Orleans area of southeastern Louisiana about four miles from Metairie and about ten miles from New Orleans. Other nearby communities include Elmwood, River Ridge, Waggaman, Avondale, Bridge City, Jefferson and Westwego.Return to Index
History & History Related Items
Harahan was named for the former president of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, James T. Harahan. The community was developed for the railroad workers needs. It was built in a bend of the Mississippi River which had many plantation homes, including the Tchoupitoulas House. For more information about Harahan, please call: 504-737-6383.
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The incorporation of Harahan
1920Harahan City Government
City of HarahanHarahan Chamber
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce3421 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 203
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-835-3880
Improving business, Improving Lives in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Harahan Community Events
November each yearSt. Rita Pecan Festival
An annual event, dates will change each year.
Harahan Organizations
Jefferson Chamber of Commerce3421 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 203
Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: 504-835-3880
Improving business, Improving Lives in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Harahan Schools
Jefferson Parish Public Schools HarahanMiscellany
The population of Harahan was:1990 - 9,927
2000 - 9,885
2006 - 9,242
The number of housing units was:
1990 - 4,054
2000 - 4,129
Median age:
2000 - 41.4 years
Median household income:
2000 - $ 44,702
2005 - $ 48,600
Median house value:
2000 - $ 135,200
2005 - $ 182,100
Harahan is located in the Central Time Zone and does participate in Daylight Savings Time during a portion of the year.
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