Map of Berwick town, Louisiana

Berwick is a town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 4,946 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Berwick town overview:
Name:	Berwick town
LSAD Code:	43
LSAD Description:	town (suffix)
State:	Louisiana
County:	St. Mary Parish
Elevation:	3 ft (0.9 m)
Total Area:	6.07 sq mi (15.72 km²)
Land Area:	5.90 sq mi (15.28 km²)
Water Area:	0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²)
Total Population:	4,771
Population Density:	808.51/sq mi (312.18/km²)
Area code:	985
FIPS code:	2207100
Website:	www.townofberwick.org

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History

The first white settler to trek through the wilderness in this area was Thomas Berwick. He settled along the banks of the Atchafalaya River in the late 18th century. Today the town of Berwick is home to several seafood processing plants and numerous boat companies.

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Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 6.1 square miles (15.7 km), of which 5.9 square miles (15.3 km) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km), or 2.84%, is water.

The Berwick area is known for its high academic standards and high performing bands. Berwick High School ranked as the seventh best public high school in Louisiana for the 2006-2007 school year.