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Tangipahoa Parish ( / ˌtændʒɪpəˈhoʊə /) is a parish located on the southeastern border of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 133,157. [2] The parish seat is Amite City, [3] while the largest city is Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond.
Learn about Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, a fast-growing community with access to transportation and education. Find resources, news, and updates on parish services, events, and projects.
Find information about Tangipahoa Parish, a rural parish in southeastern Louisiana, including its name origin, seat, municipalities, and communities. Search for your address or explore the parish map and statistics.
Located in southeast Louisiana between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Tangipahoa Parish is home to the Strawberry Capital of the World and the premier destination for thriving annual festivals.
- Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Typically held in April each year, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival is unquestionably the sweetest event you’ll find in Tangipahoa Parish.
- Kliebert & Sons Alligator Tours. See what Louisiana’s wild side looks like on a tour of this unique Hammond farm operation that is home to alligators, turtles and more.
- Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum. Step inside the Tangipahoa African American Heritage Museum and learn a lesser-known side of Louisiana culture.
- Joyce Wildlife Management Area. If you’re looking for a true Louisiana backcountry experience, look no further than Joyce Wildlife Management Area near Hammond and Ponchatoula.
Although Tangipahoa is home to many great assets (Southeastern Louisiana University, world-class healthcare, infrastructure that can take you anywhere whether by car, train, air, or boat), we boast that our greatest asset is our people!
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Tangipahoa is one of the fastest growing parishes in Louisiana. Deemed the “Crossroads of the South,” Tangipahoa has access to all forms of transportation. There are 13 higher learning institutions an hour's drive from the heart of Tangipahoa. learn more about tangipahoa.
