Carencro, Louisiana
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Carencro is a city in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, serving as a suburb to the nearby city of Lafayette. The name is derived from the Cajun French term for a buzzard, referencing local wildlife. Historically, the area was known as Saint-Pierre.
Statistics
Area
7.62 km²
Population
9,272