Buras-Triumph, Louisiana

Buras-Triumph is a former census-designated place in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,358 at the 2000 census. For the 2010 census, Buras-Triumph was split into the CDPs of Buras and Triumph. On the peninsula, Buras has been located higher, with Triumph located southeast of Buras.

Buras-Triumph
Fallen water tower following Hurricane Katrina
Buras-Triumph
Location of Buras-Triumph in Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°21′06″N 89°30′50″W
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishPlaquemines
Area
  Total7.2 sq mi (19 km2)
  Land5.0 sq mi (13 km2)
  Water2.2 sq mi (6 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2000)
  Total3,358
  Density470/sq mi (180/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code504
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