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Gonzales

Louisiana · LA
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About Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States
1855Established
12,231Population
9.2 sq miArea
10 ftElevation

Gonzales is a city in Ascension Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,231. Known as the "Jambalaya Capital of the World", it is famous for its annual Jambalaya Festival, which was first held in 1968.

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The forecast calls for Clear. In the local news, Guilty Pleas for the Week of September 7-11 (Pelican Post - Online Newspaper), Videos - Ascension Christian (Gonzales, LA) Football (maxpreps.com), and Jon Stacey Gonzales (Sports Illustrated). On the sports page, Madison Gonzales - Sacred Heart of Jesus Comets Junior Varsity Girls Basketball (Los Angeles, CA).

The community noted 15 passings this week (obituaries).

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