Baton Rouge is the capital and the largest city of Louisiana, a state of the United States of America. Historically, Baton Rouge has been the second largest city in Louisiana behind New Orleans, but as of mid-2005, the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Katrina have, at least temporarily, reduced the population of New Orleans such that Baton Rouge is currently the largest city in Louisiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 227,818 and as of 2004, the latest U.S. Census Bureau estimate puts the city at 224,097. The Greater Baton Rouge area as of 2000 had a population of 602,894, but has grown to over 750,000 since the 2000 census. It is the second largest metropolitan area in the state after Greater New Orleans. Baton Rouge is the parish seat of East Baton Rouge Parish. Baton Rouge is home to the main campus of Louisiana State University and to Southern University. Baton Rouge is also home to The Shaw Group, a Fortune 500 Company.

Baton Rouge also goes by its English translation, "Red Stick", "Beauregard Town" and its abbreviation (B.R.). Like other capital cities, its region is called the "Capital Area."

Neighborhoods

• Downtown - Baton Rouge's major business district.
• Spanish Town - Located between the Mississippi River and I-110, it is one of the city's trendiest neighborhoods and home to the State Capitol Building and the city's largest Mardi Gras Parade. It is known as Baton Rouge's gay village.
• Beauregard Town - A historic district between the downtown area and Old South Baton Rouge. Many of the homes have been renovated and are used as law offices.
• Garden District - Baton Rouge's Garden District is located between Park Blvd. and St Rose Ave., south of Government St. The Garden District is an established historic area with upscale homes.
• Old South Baton Rouge - An old section of the city directly south of downtown and Beauregard Town, it stretches south from I-10 and along the river to Brightside Lane. After years of neglect and a crumbling infrastructure, the city is targeting the neighborhood in the city's largest ever revitalization project.
• LSU/Lakeshore - Home to LSU's main campus, the University Lakes and the City Park lake. It includes neiborhoods like University Hills, University Gardens, College Hills, and Arlington. This is one of the most expensive places to live within the city limits.
• Mid-City - Bound by I-110 on the west, College and N. Foster on the east, Choctaw to the north and I-10 to the south. It includes several neighborhoods like the Garden District, Ogden Park, Bernard Terrace, and Capital Heights. Always a socially and economically diverse area, Mid City is quickly regaining popularity due to urban renewal and gentrification.
• Brookstown - Is bordered by Airline Highway to the east, Hollywood St to the north, McClelland St to the west and Evangeline St to the south.
• Melrose Place - Melrose Place is home to BRCC and is between N. Ardenwood and N. Foster Rd.
• Melrose Place East/Mall City - Is bordered by Florida Blvd (US 190) to the south, Greenwell Springs Rd to the north, Airline Highway to the east, and N. Ardenwood Dr. to the west. However the border is traditionally between Mall at Cortana and the old Bon Marche Mall.
• Inniswold - Area around Bluebonnet Rd between Jefferson Hwy and I-10.
• Broadmoor - A nice, well established neighborhood. Florida Blvd. is to the north, Airline Hwy. is to the west, Old Hammond Hwy. to the south, and Sharp Rd. is to the west.
• Scotlandville - Area in north Baton Rouge between Baton Rouge Metro Airport and Southern University.
• Goodwood
• Southdowns
• Gardere
• Westminster - Just north of Inniswold, around the Baton Rouge Country Club.
• Oak Hills Place -Bordered by Bluebonnet Blvd to the west, Perkins Road to the north, and Highland Road to the south. South of the Mall of Louisiana.
• Shenandoah
• Sherwood Forest - A large, established neighborhood with large, older homes. Located just east of "Broadmoor." Sherwood Forest Blvd. is to the south, Flannery Rd. is to the west, Florida Blvd. is to the north, and Sharp Rd. is to the east.
• Village St. George
• Brownfields
• Zion City - Between Hooper Road and Airline Highway.
• Monticello
• Merrydale
• Old Jefferson 
  

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