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  1. Apr 24, 2024 · Lafayette, city, south-central Louisiana, U.S., on the Vermilion River 55 miles southwest of Baton Rouge. The area was first settled by Acadians in 1763. The earliest village, Vermilionville, was established in 1824 but was renamed for the French general the marquis de Lafayette in 1884.

  2. Lafayette Parish (French: Paroisse de Lafayette) is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the parish had a population of 241,753, up from 221,578 at the 2010 United States census. The parish seat is the city of Lafayette. The parish was founded in 1823.

  3. Lafayette is the most populous city in and parish seat of Lafayette Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located along the Vermilion River. It is Louisiana's fourth-most populous city with a 2020 census population of 121,374; the consolidated city-parish's population was 241,753 in 2020.

  4. Nov 12, 2020 · Lafayette is the hub city of Louisianas Cajun & Creole Country on the American southern Gulf Coast. A cocktail of European, Caribbean and African influences bestow a unique charm on the destination.

  5. Lafayette is a city in Louisiana. It's the unofficial capital of Acadiana or Cajun Country. This flourishing moderate sized city is home to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Music and dancing is an integral part of community life.

  6. Lafayette is the most populous city in the Acadiana region, it is the fourth most populous city in the state of Louisiana (after New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport ). The original name was Vermilionville, as which it was founded around 1821.

  7. Lafayette, Louisiana, often referred to as the heart of Cajun Country, is a vibrant city that celebrates its unique cultural heritage, music, and culinary traditions. Located in the southwestern part of the state, Lafayette is a hub of Acadiana, known for its lively festivals, diverse music scene, and delicious Cajun and Creole cuisine.

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