Sun, Louisiana
Village · Population 399 · #230 in Louisiana
About Sun
Set in the eastern part of Louisiana, Sun is a tiny community counting 399 people who proudly call it home.
Sun holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 4.27 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 93 residents per square mile.
📰 Sun News Today
- Sun Belt Conference Officially Welcomes Louisiana Tech Sun Belt Conference · Jul 1
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 2026 Team Preview | The College Football Experience (Ep. 3111) Sports Gambling Podcast Network · Aug 16
- Warhawks Prepare to Appear at Sun Belt Media Days University of Louisiana Monroe Athletics · Jul 15
- Sun Belt roadmap announced for Louisiana women’s basketball KATC · Aug 6
- No. 9 Troy Softball Opens Sun Belt Tournament at No. 8 Louisiana Troy University Athletics · May 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sun Unique
- The only place in America named Sun — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sun
- Pearl River County Game Refuge reviews ★
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🏫 Schools in Sun
- Fifth Ward Junior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)399
Rank in state#230 of 304
Land area4.27 sq mi
Density93/sq mi
Coordinates30.6525, -89.9105