Map of South Vacherie CDP

South Vacherie is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. James Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,543 at the 2000 census. In French, the name defines a cattle range for grazing.

South Vacherie CDP overview:
Name:	South Vacherie CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Louisiana
County:	St. James Parish
Elevation:	0 ft (0 m)
Total Area:	5.15 sq mi (13.34 km²)
Land Area:	5.08 sq mi (13.16 km²)
Water Area:	0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²)
Total Population:	3,388
Population Density:	666.67/sq mi (257.38/km²)
Area code:	985
FIPS code:	2272092

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Geography

South Vacherie, is located at 29°56′12″N 90°41′39″W / 29.93667°N 90.69417°W / 29.93667; -90.69417 (29.936670, -90.694230).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 15.5 square miles (40.2 km), all land.

South Vacherie is known more popularly among locals as “Back Vacherie.” Officially, both North Vacherie and South Vacherie are known overall as “Vacherie.” North Vacherie is locally known as “Front Vacherie.” The “unofficial” divider is Louisiana Highway 3127 which runs through the town from east to west. Another divider that is commonly accepted for the dividing line of Front Vacherie and Back Vacherie is St Patrick’s St which runs east to west approximately 1 1/8 miles south of LA Hwy. 3127.