Tangipahoa Parish is a parish located on the southeastern border of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 133,157. The parish seat is Amite City, while the largest city is Hammond. Southeastern Louisiana University is located in Hammond. Lake Pontchartrain borders the southeastern side of the parish.
Country: United States
State: Louisiana
Founded: March 6, 1869
Named for: Acolapissa word meaning ear of corn or those who gather corn
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