Bayou Gauche, Louisiana

Bayou Gauche
Fishing in the Bayou Gauche wetlands.
Bayou Gauche
Location of Bayou Gauche in Louisiana
Coordinates: 29°49′31″N 90°26′05″W / 29.82528°N 90.43472°W / 29.82528; -90.43472
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Charles
Area
  Total
15.78 sq mi (40.86 km2)
  Land12.85 sq mi (33.29 km2)
  Water2.92 sq mi (7.57 km2)
Elevation
3 ft (0.9 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
2,161
  Density168.13/sq mi (64.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code985
FIPS code22-05315

Bayou Gauche is a census-designated place and fishing village, with an adjacent natural bayou and wetlands. It is located in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of 2020, its population was 2,161.