Shreveport, Louisiana
Located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, near the Texas state border, Shreveport is currently the second largest city and third largest metropolitan area in the state. It has an urban population of 198,675, according to a 2004 estimate, with 378,331 people living in its metro area.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Located on the gulf coast of Louisiana, New Orleans is the largest city in that state, and one of the most important port cities in the United States. The exact population of New Orleans is unknown at this time, due to confusion surrounding the recent hurricanes and flooding in the region.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge is currently the capital and largest city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, with a population of about 225,000. The Baton Rouge metropolitan area has a total of over 700,000 inhabitants, making it the second largest in the state, behind New Orleans.