Natchitoches, Louisiana Facts for Kids

Not to be confused with Nacogdoches, Texas.Quick facts for kidsNatchitoches, LouisianaCityCity of NatchitochesExchange Bank in Downtown NatchitochesSealNickname(s):The Destination of Travelers since 1714Location of Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, LouisianaNatchitoches, LouisianaLocation in LouisianaNatchitoches, LouisianaLocation in the United StatesCountryUnited StatesStatesLouisianaParish NatchitochesSettled1714; 310years agoIncorporated as a townFebruary5, 1819; 205 years agoGovernment•TypeMayor-Council•BodyCity CouncilArea•Total26.28sqmi (68.07km2)•Land22.69sqmi (58.77km2)•Water3.59sqmi (9.31km2)Population(2020)•Total18,039•Density795.05/sqmi (306.97/km2)Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)•Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)ZIP code71457Area code318InterstateLouisiana Highways WebsiteCity of NatchitochesNatchitoches City HallA store with live fish for sale near Natchitoches, 1940. Photo by Marion Post Wolcott.Natchitoches ( NAK-ə-tish; French: Les Natchitoches) is a small city and the parish seat of Nat...