Locations for Area Code - 985

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Area code 985 serves southeastern Louisiana outside of New Orleans, including cities like Houma, Slidell, Hammond, and Thibodaux. Created in 2001 from a split with 504, it supports a region that blends Cajun culture, fishing industries, and suburban communities. Seven-digit dialing is still common for local calls. Area code 985 is rich with Louisiana flavor—closely tied to coastal heritage, bayou communities, and the cultural traditions that define the state outside its largest city.

Houma

State: LA
Population: 34,287
Latitude: 29.59577, Longitude: -90.71953
Elevation: 3 m

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Laplace

State: LA
Population: 29,872
Latitude: 30.06698, Longitude: -90.48147
Elevation: 3 m

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Slidell

State: LA
Population: 27,942
Latitude: 30.27519, Longitude: -89.78117
Elevation: 1 m

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