Richland Parish, Louisiana
Richland Parish, Louisiana | |
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Alto Presbyterian Church | |
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
| Coordinates: 32°25′18″N 91°45′43″W / 32.421736°N 91.762070°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Founded | September 29, 1878 |
| Named after | Fertile (rich) land in the area |
| Seat | Rayville |
| Largest town | Rayville |
| Area | |
• Total | 576 sq mi (1,490 km2) |
| • Land | 559 sq mi (1,450 km2) |
| • Water | 9.375 sq mi (24.28 km2) 1.6% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 20,043 |
| • Density | 35.9/sq mi (13.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Richland Parish is a parish located in the North Louisiana Delta Country in the U.S. state of Louisiana, known for its fertile, flat farmland, cane brakes, and open spaces. The parish had a population of 20,043 at the 2020 United States census. The name Richland was chosen due to the rich production from farming. The parish seat and largest community is Rayville.