Bayou Gauche, Louisiana

Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.

Bayou Gauche
Fishing in the Bayou Gauche wetlands.
Bayou Gauche
Location of Bayou Gauche in Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°49′31″N 90°26′05″W
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Charles
Area
  Total15.78 sq mi (40.86 km2)
  Land12.85 sq mi (33.29 km2)
  Water2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total2,161
  Density168.13/sq mi (64.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code985
FIPS code22-05315
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