Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie (local pronunciations {{IPA|/?mɛt??i/}}, {{IPA|/?mɛt?i/}}) is an unincorporated, census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, just west of New Orleans. As of the 2000 census, it had a total population of 146,136. Metairie is the largest suburb in the Greater New Orleans Metropolitan area. Metairie ranks as the fifth-largest CDP in the nation, behind Honolulu, Hawaii, Paradise, Nevada, Arlington, Virginia, and Sunrise Manor, Nevada. The zip codes that serve the community are 70001-70006 and 70062.

Transportation

The most common method of transportation within Metairie is the automobile; there is relatively little mass transit. Interstate 10 runs east-west through Metairie. Major east-west roads (starting from north to south) include West Esplanade Avenue, Veterans Boulevard, West Napoleon Avenue, West Metairie Avenue, and Airline Drive (which is part of U.S. Highway 61). Major north-south roads (starting from west to east) include David Drive, Transcontinental Drive, Clearview Parkway, Causeway Boulevard, and Bonnabel Boulevard.

Related Topics:
Automobile - Mass transit - Interstate 10 - U.S. Highway 61

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