Buras, Louisiana

Buras, Louisiana
New water tower in Buras
Buras, Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°21′07″N 89°31′27″W / 29.35194°N 89.52417°W / 29.35194; -89.52417
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishPlaquemines
Area
 • Total
3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2)
 • Land2.30 sq mi (5.95 km2)
 • Water1.05 sq mi (2.72 km2)
Elevation
0 ft (0 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,109
 • Density482.6/sq mi (186.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70041
Area code504
GNIS feature ID558181

Buras (/ˈbjʊrəs/ BYOOR-əs) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Its population was 945 at the 2010 census, and 1,109 in 2020. Prior to the 2010 census, Buras was considered to be part of the Buras-Triumph CDP.