PONCHATOULA  LOUISIANA. 70454

A quiet alternative way of life!

The population of Ponchatoula and surrounding area has increased greatly over the past three decades, but the community has been able to retain that small town charm which attracts families seeking a place to raise their children. A solid school system, quality recreational facilities, and a well managed city government are assets which will make Ponchatoula a destination for a new generation of people seeking a better life.

PONCHATOULA Ponchatoula Louisiana 70454 is located on the northern shores of Lake Ponchatrain and Lake Maurepas in Tangipahoa Parish. It is a small community with the heart and soul of the people’s heritage. Lake Ponchatrain is the largest lake in Louisiana and it offers some of the best fishing and recreation in the area Ponchatoula is located along Interstate 55 and Highway 22, a position that puts it an equal distance between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.In the early 1900s, Ponchatoula was one of only two ways to get to New Orleans by land, giving it the title of "Gateway to New Orleans." Ponchatoula is home to many artists covering many disciplines, musicians, authors, artists, photographers, poets, singers. Whether here by birth or choice Ponchatoula provides a creative environment. Official Strawberry Festival Souvenirs here. EVENTS THIS MONTH AROUND PONCHATOULA!