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Information on Gretna, Jefferson Parish

Gretna is a city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, with a population of 17,814 residents. Gretna Town Hall is located at 740 2nd St, P.O. Box 404, Gretna LA 70054 and can be reached at (504) 363-1505. Mayor: Belinda Cambre Constant. ZIP codes: 70053, 70054, 70056. Official website: gretnala.com.

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Gretna City HALL, Jefferson Parish

Gretna City Hall's address	Gretna Gretna Municipal Building 740 2nd St, P.O. Box 404 Gretna LA 70054 United States
Phone number of Gretna City Hall	+1 504-363-1505
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Gretna official website	gretnala.com
Mayor of Gretna	Belinda Cambre Constant
Jefferson Parish, Louisiana: Vital Records	Gretna vital records
Birth Certificate	Order your Louisiana birth certificate online

Common questions about Gretna

What county is Gretna LA in?

Gretna, LA is located in Jefferson Parish, in the state of Louisiana.

Who is the mayor of Gretna, LA?

The current mayor of Gretna is Belinda Cambre Constant.

How do I contact Gretna Town Hall?

You can call Gretna Town Hall at (504) 363-1505. The office is located at 740 2nd St, P.O. Box 404, Gretna LA 70054.

What is the ZIP code of Gretna, LA?

The ZIP codes of Gretna are 70053, 70054, 70056.

Gretna administrative division

Country	United States
State	Louisiana
Parish	Jefferson - other parishes in Louisiana

Gretna building department, LA

If you're planning a construction project in Gretna, LA, you'll need to obtain the necessary permits to ensure everything is in compliance with local regulations. To start this process, visit the Gretna City Hall where the permit office is located. It's important to contact their office directly to get detailed information about the fees involved and the estimated time required for processing your application. The knowledgeable staff can guide you through the requirements specific to your project, helping you smoothly navigate the permitting process in Gretna.

Office	City of Gretna Building Department
City	Gretna
State	Louisiana
Address	740 2nd Street, Gretna, LA 70053
Phone	504-363-1500
Website	https://www.gretnala.com

Demography of Gretna

Name of Gretna inhabitants (demonym)	Not available
Date	Current value	Classed by Region/Country
Population	17 814 inhabitants (2020)	18 / 2 292
Population density in Gretna	3 957,0 pop/sq mi (1 527,8 pop/km²)

Gretna City (LA) statistics

Gretna LA Median household income	$43,000
Gretna LA Poverty rate	25.3%
Gretna LA Unemployment rate	5.1%
Gretna LA Educational attainment	82.5%

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List of Passport Facilities in Gretna, LA

Where to apply for a passport in Gretna, LA? There are 2 passport offices in Gretna, try one of these:

Name	Street	Phone number
GRETNA MAIN POST OFFICE	406 GRETNA BLVD	5042497621
JEFFERSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT (WESTBANK)	200 DERBIGNY ST	5043642923

Top 3 most popular banks in Gretna

There are 9 bank branches in Gretna.
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company is the most popular bank in Gretna with 2 branch offices, followed by Regions Bank with 2 branch offices and then Bank of Louisiana with 1 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Gretna:

Bank's name	Number of branch offices	Service Type
Gulf Coast Bank and Trust Company	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Regions Bank	2	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of Louisiana	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Capital One, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
FIDELITY BANK	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Hancock Whitney Bank	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association	1	Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Gretna administrative numbers

Gretna City code	2231915
Gretna town phone area code	504
Gretna City postcode	70053, 70054, 70056

Toponymy and translation of Gretna

Persian: گرتنا	Japanese: グレットナ	Korean: 그렛나
Russian: Гретна	Chinese: 格雷特纳

Transportation modes in Gretna

Airport	Southern Seaplane Airport 2.2 miles NAS JRB New Orleans 4.5 miles Lakefront Airport 10.6 miles

Gretna territory

Gretna area	4,50 sq mi (11,66 km²)
Geographical coordinates	Latitude: 29.8903 Longitude: -90.045 Latitude: 29° 53' 25'' North Longitude: 90° 2' 42'' West
Time zone	UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00
Local time
Namesake of Gretna	Gretna, Florida, États-Unis Gretna, Scotland, Royaume-Uni Gretna, Nebraska, États-Unis Gretna, Virginia, États-Unis Gretna, Manitoba, Canada
Natural parks	Gretna isn't part of a natural park

What is Gretna close to?

Nearby cities include: Westwego, Chalmette, Harahan and Jean Lafitte

Westwego	Westwego	Chalmette
Westwego		Chalmette
Jean Lafitte	Jean Lafitte	Pointe a la Hache

Westwego 5.5 miles	Chalmette 5.9 miles	Harahan 9.2 miles
Jean Lafitte 11.5 miles	New Orleans 13.1 miles	Kenner 14 miles
Hahnville 21.8 miles	Pointe a la Hache 27.9 miles	Slidell 30.6 miles

Other Cities in Jefferson Parish

Kenner (66,448 pop.)
Harahan (9,116 pop.)
Westwego (8,568 pop.)
Jean Lafitte (1,809 pop.)
Grand Isle (1,005 pop.)

Distance to Major Cities in Louisiana

New Orleans : 6 miles closest	Baton Rouge : 78 miles	Shreveport : 285 miles
Lafayette : 121 miles	Lake Charles : 191 miles	Kenner : 15 miles
Bossier City : 282 miles	Monroe : 219 miles	Alexandria : 173 miles
Houma : 45 miles	Slidell : 31 miles	New Iberia : 107 miles
Ruston : 239 miles	Sulphur : 201 miles	Hammond : 50 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Guides & Resources for Louisiana Residents

Elementary schools in Gretna

Frederick Douglass Elementary School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 313

George Cox Elementary School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 387

Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 362

McDonogh 26/Homedale Elementary School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 284

Paul J. Solis Elementary School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 755

Shirley Johnson/Gretna Park Elementary School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 619

William Hart Elementary School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 353

Young Audiences Charter School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 7
Students : 697

Middle schools in Gretna

Gretna Middle School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 629

Jefferson RISE Charter School

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 242

L. W. Ruppel Academy for Advanced Studies

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 242

High schools in Gretna

Thomas Jefferson High School for Advanced Studies

District of Jefferson Parish
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 400

Private schools in Gretna

A Different World Academy

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 61

Arden Cahill Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 487

Elmwood Park Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 118

Muslim Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 305

St Anthony School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 268

St Cletus Elementary School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 412