Rapides Parish, Louisiana
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| Rapides Parish, Louisiana | |
| Map | |
Location in the state of Louisiana |
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Louisiana's location in the U.S. |
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| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1807 |
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| Seat | Alexandria |
| Largest City | Alexandria |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,362 sq mi (3,527 km²) 1,323 sq mi (3,425 km²) 39 sq mi (102 km²), 2.89% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
126,337 96/sq mi (37/km²) |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.rppj.com | |
| Named for: The local river rapids | |
Rapides Parish is a parish in the U.S. State of Louisiana.