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 The city of Opelousas is located in central St. Landry Parish about 20 miles north of the city of Lafayette. It is the largest city in St. Landry Parish with a total population of 22,860, and is considered one of the faster growing cities in the state of Louisiana. It is also rich in history and culture. The third oldest city in Louisiana, Opelousas is home to a diverse culture of Creole and Cajun ancestry. Sounds of Zydeco, Swamp Pop, and Cajun music fill the air. And, don't forget the food -- jambalaya, gumbo, boiled crawfish and shrimp. "Mmmmm, c'est bon!"
The St. Landry Parish School Board consists of forty-one schools that seek to educate students through the use of technology and provide support to ensure success. The Opelousas school system includes eight elementary schools, one junior high school, two high schools and one specialty school. The school system's focus is on enabling academic innovation in teaching, learning, and research by providing access to online resources, networked and multimedia classrooms, and academic communication tools.
Opelousas is near the home of Louisiana State University at Eunice. LSU-Eunice is located just southwest of Eunice along Louisiana Highway 755 in Acadia Parish, near the boundaries of Evangeline and St. Landry Parishes. LSU-E is a two-year college that has a total enrollment of 2,954 students, and offers a wide range of courses each semester. Opelousas is also home to Louisiana Technical College - T. H. Harris Campus, a vocational and technical college that delivers courses and programs through on-campus instruction and the Internet. T. H. Harris provides individuals with quality and relevant learning opportunities consistent with identified student, business, and industry needs within a life-long learning environment. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a four-year university, is located only 30 miles from Opelousas.
Since 1957, Opelousas General Health System has been dedicated to the provision of quality health care through its strong commitment and high standards. OGHS has grown to a 181-bed, full service medical center as complete and as inclusive as any referral hospital in the state. Central to the success of OGHS's commitment for excellence is the presence of an outstanding and highly qualified staff of physicians, nurses, technologists and other personnel who provide professional treatment in a caring environment. Doctors' Hospital is also located in Opelousas. Established in 1981, Doctors' Hospital is committed to delivering skillful, compassionate care while continuing to expand its specialized medical services with state-of-the-art facilities and procedures. In addition to its 139 licensed beds, Doctors' Hospital also has a 32-bed Senior Care Center in Arnaudville. Both OGHS and Doctors' Hospital are fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of HealthCare Organizations. |
Population: 22,860
Recreation &
Leisure:
- Opelousas
Museum and
Interpretive
Center
- The Opelousas
Museum of Art
- Jim Bowie Display
- Le Vienx Village
- Creole Heritage
Folk Life Center
- North City Park
- South City Park
CIS Opelousas
1233 Wayne Gilmore
Circle, Ste 450
Opelousas, LA 70570
(337) 942-3006
(800) 553-2394
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