Westwego, Louisiana

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Westwego, Louisiana

Name

Westwego, Louisiana

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Westwego is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, situated along the west bank of the Mississippi River. It originated as a plantation site and port before developing into a suburban community of New Orleans. The name is linked to 19th-century railroad expansion and westward travel.

Statistics

Area

9.30 km²

Population

8,568

Location