Central, Louisiana

Central, Louisiana
Nickname(s): 
River City, City Between the Rivers, Wildcat City
Motto(s): 
"A Community That Cares", "Geaux Outside"
Location of Central in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°33′16″N 91°02′12″W / 30.55444°N 91.03667°W / 30.55444; -91.03667
Country United States
State Louisiana
ParishEast Baton Rouge
Government
  MayorWade Evans (Republican)
  Police ChiefRoger Corcoran (Republican)
Area
  Total
62.53 sq mi (161.95 km2)
  Land62.26 sq mi (161.24 km2)
  Water0.27 sq mi (0.71 km2)
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
29,565
  Density474.89/sq mi (183.35/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
70714, 70739, 70770, 70791, 70818, 70837
Area code225
FIPS code22-13960
Websitecentralgov.com

Central is a city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, third largest city in East Baton Rouge Parish, and part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. Central had a 2020 census population of 29,565.