Tensas Parish, Louisiana
Tensas Parish profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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PARISH OF TENSAS
GUS Population: 3,844 (2024)
ID: 166018
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: POLICE JURY PRESIDENT
212 HANCOCK ST, SAINT JOSEPH LA 71366
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TOWN OF NEWELLTON
GUS Population: 828 (2024)
ID: 166133
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 477, NEWELLTON LA 71357-0477
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TOWN OF ST JOSEPH
GUS Population: 778 (2024)
ID: 193429
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 217, SAINT JOSEPH LA 71366-0217
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TOWN OF WATERPROOF
GUS Population: 509 (2024)
ID: 105790
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Municipal | Municipal Government Within County |
Contact: MAYOR
PO BOX 248, WATERPROOF LA 71375-0248
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