Avoyelles Parish
Louisiana parish in Louisiana
Avoyelles is a parish located in central eastern Louisiana on the
Red River where it effectively becomes the Atchafalaya River and meets the Mississippi River. As of the 2020 census, the population was 39,693. The parish seat is Marksville. Wikipedia
Cities: Marksville, Cottonport, Bunkie, and more
Population: 38,751 (2022)
Congressional district: 5th
Founded: March 31, 1807
Named for: Avoyel Native Americans
Seat: Marksville