Mansura, Louisiana

Mansura, Louisiana
Town
The Desfossé House dates to 1790.
Location of Mansura in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 31°04′02″N 92°03′10″W / 31.06722°N 92.05278°W / 31.06722; -92.05278
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishAvoyelles
Area
  Total
2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2)
  Land2.85 sq mi (7.39 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,320
  Density462.51/sq mi (178.57/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code318
FIPS code22-48400
GNIS feature ID2406089

Mansura is a town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 1,419 at the 2010 census. Mansura is home to the Cochon de Lait Festival, and claims to be the Cochon de Lait capital of the world.