Westwego, Louisiana
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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