Lake Charles is the fifth largest incorporated city in the US state of Louisiana. It is a major cultural and educational center in the southwest region of the state and one of the most important in Acadiana. As of the 2000 census, Lake Charles' population was 71,757. The city serves as the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the parishes of Calcasieu...
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Lake Charles is the fifth largest incorporated city in the US state of Louisiana. It is a major cultural and educational center in the southwest region of the state and one of the most important in Acadiana. As of the 2000 census, Lake Charles' population was 71,757. The city serves as the parish seat of Calcasieu Parish. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes the parishes of Calcasieu and Cameron, having a population of 193,568. It is also part of the larger Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area with a population of 225,003.
The city is considered a major center of petrochemical refining, gaming, and education being home to McNeese State University and SOWELA Technical Community College.
With over 75 festivals held annually, Lake Charles is referred to as the Festival Capital of Louisiana. Its Central School Arts and Humanities Center is a site featured on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.
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