Metairie
A community guide to Metairie in Louisiana, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 143,507 residents
- Region
- Louisiana
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 29.9841, -90.1529
Climate
The climate at Metairie is warm and relatively stable, with subdued seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 29.98 within los Estados Unidos. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of Metairie experience. Visitors planning a trip to Metairie should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Economy and services
The economy of Metairie reflects a diversified urban economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Louisiana. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Louisiana and los Estados Unidos. Businesses based in Metairie draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Community and amenities
Metairie offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Louisiana: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Metairie's residents. Visitors passing through Metairie encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Metairie sits at approximate coordinates 29.9841 latitude and -90.1529 longitude within Louisiana. The terrain and natural features around Metairie reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Louisiana road network providing the principal routes in and out.