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Anacoco, Louisiana

Anacoco, Louisiana
Village
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish Vernon
Elevation 335 ft (102.1 m)
Coordinates 31°15′10″N 93°20′38″W / 31.25278°N 93.34389°W / 31.25278; -93.34389Coordinates: 31°15′10″N 93°20′38″W / 31.25278°N 93.34389°W / 31.25278; -93.34389
Area 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km2)
 - land 3.1 sq mi (8 km2)
 - water 0.0 sq mi (0 km2), 0%
Population 886 (2000)
Density 280.5/sq mi (108.3/km2)
Incorporated 1979
Mayor Keith Lewing (elected 2012)
Timezone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code 337
Vernon Parish Louisiana incorporated and unincorporated areas Anacoco highlighted.svg
Location in Vernon Parish and the state of Louisiana.
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Location of Louisiana in the United States

Anacoco is a village in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 866 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Fort Polk South Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Anacoco was named after Bayou Anacoco and the Anacoco Prairie, all of the names most likely being ultimately derived from the Spanish "Llano Cuco" (Raincrow Plain). The French rendered this as "l'Anacoco," mistaking the initial letter as the French definite article, which English-speakers subsequently dropped as unnecessary.

Anacoco is located at 31°15′10″N 93°20′38″W / 31.25278°N 93.34389°W / 31.25278; -93.34389 (31.252671, -93.343801).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), all land.

This climatic region is typified by hot, humid summers and mild winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Anacoco has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

As of the census of 2000, there were 866 people, 346 households, and 255 families residing in the village. The population density was 280.5 inhabitants per square mile (108.2/km²). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 121.8 per square mile (47.0/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 93.65% White, 0.12% African American, 1.62% Native American, 1.04% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.92% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.42% of the population.


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