Castor, Louisiana
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Castor is a village in Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States. The population was 209 at the 2000 census but increased 23% to 258 in 2010. The median age was 32.2 years.[2] The village was established in 1900. The name "Castor" refers to the genus Castoridae or beaver, a Latin term, contrary to an oral tradition of the word being Native American in origin.
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Castor, Louisiana | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 32°15′10″N 93°09′54″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Louisiana |
Parish | Bienville |
Government | |
Area | |
• Total | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
• Land | 1.19 sq mi (3.08 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 230 |
• Density | 193.12/sq mi (74.58/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 71016 |
Area code | 318 |
FIPS code | 22-13260 |
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Castor's ZIP code is 71016. A number of surrounding smaller villages, both incorporated and not, including Roy, utilize the ZIP code of Castor.