Chalmette
in Saint Bernard Parish of Louisiana, United States

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
29.943 and -89.965 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 29° 56' 34" and W -89° 57' 55"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:08 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:40 am and 4:59 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United States in Northern America

Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Chalmette

Chalmette in Saint Bernard Parish (Louisiana) with it's 16,751 habitants is a town located in United States about 960 mi (or 1,545 km) south-west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.

Time in Chalmette is now 11:08 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -6 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Chalmette, of which 6 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in a distance of 18 mi (or 29 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Also, if you like the game of golf, there are some options within driving distance. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Gretna, New Orleans, Davis (historical), Hahnville and Covington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 52%
Air Pressure 1034 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Tuesday, 3rd of December 2024

18°C (65 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 4th of December 2024

18°C (64 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Heavy intensity rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 5th of December 2024

11°C (52 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

BEST WESTERN PLUS WESTBANK

Address
6,9 mi
1700 LAPALCO BLVD
70058 Harvey
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn Express HARVEY-MARRERO

Address
6,8 mi
2433 Manhattan Blvd.
70058 HARVEY
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Maison de Macarty

Address
4,5 mi
3820 Burgundy St.
70117 New Orleans
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


La Quinta Inn New Orleans West Bank / Gretna

Address
4,6 mi
50 TERRY PARKWAY
70056 25 Terrytown
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard New Orleans Westbank/Gretna

Address
4,7 mi
5 Westbank Expressway
70058 Gretna
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Holiday Inn NEW ORLEANS WEST BANK TOWER

Address
4,8 mi
275 Whitney Avenue
70053 GRETNA
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Homewood Suites by Hilton Westbank Gretna Louisiana

Address
4,9 mi
3 Westbank Expressway
70053 Gretna
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


New Orleans Inn

Address
5,9 mi
5035 Chef Menteur Hwy
70126 New Orleans
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Royal Inn of New Orleans

Address
5,9 mi
4950 CHEF MENTEUR HIGHWAY
70126 New Orleans
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RED CARPET INN AND SUITES NEW ORLEANS

Address
5,5 mi
6050 CHEF MENTEUR HIGHWAY
70126 New Orleans
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Taxi Chalmette Commercial for Trans-Plus, Inc.

Published: December 28, 2014
Length: 07:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Chalmette Taxi Service

No longer do residents of Chalmette, Arabi, Violet, and Meraux need to fear the disappointment of a taxi cab providing a disappointing experience. Experience the difference by calling us,...


KREWE OF ARABI - February 23, 1982 - Chalmette, LA.

Published: March 23, 2010
Length: 26:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thundertyrant

This is a video that either I shot or my pop's shot of a stalled float during the KREWE OF ARABI parade on Mardi Gras Day - February 23, 1982 in Chalmette, LA. I think there was a wreck that...


New Years 2015 Fireworks over Chalmette

Published: January 03, 2015
Length: 18:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Klein

Fireworks over Chalmette during New Years Eve 2015. (~11:40pm ) Taken with a Go Pro Hero 3 on a DJI Phantom. Video was kind of shaky due to the high winds.


Kayak fishing Chalmette, LA. Pushin' Water Kayak Charters

Published: November 04, 2012
Length: 43:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TCKayakFishing

Trip to LA for IFA Kayak Tour Championship 2012. http://www.tckayakfishing.com.


Chalmette Battlefield New Orleans

Published: January 22, 2014
Length: 32:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: seminolewar

I took these videos after we had finished the 199th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of New Orleans in January 2014. I have one correction to make. (I misheard on the tour.) Jackson...


DJI Phantom - My first day flight - Chalmette, LA

Published: January 11, 2014
Length: 20:33 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Mark Klein

My first day flight, it was windy so did not want to go to high. Just a few quick pans of Chalmette.


Chalmette National Cemetery, Near New Orleans

Published: January 22, 2014
Length: 32:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: seminolewar

This veteran's cemetery was built on the location of the famous battle from the War of 1812. (It was really a campaign, and not just a battle.) Near New Orleans, Louisiana. There is actually...


Chalmette Parade

Published: March 09, 2010
Length: 46:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Glenn Cantrell

The Irish Italian Islenos Parade in St Bernard Louisiana.


Hurricane Katrina in Chalmette, looking through the front door

Published: March 04, 2011
Length: 12:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: snoopykidd1

Hurricane Katrina in Chalmette, looking through the front door.


Chalmette Slideshow

Published: January 06, 2011
Length: 29:12 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: BrethrenDisasterMin

Brethren Disaster Ministries has been working in Chalmette, LA since 2007. Over the years we've been sent many pictures of the work being done, and the fun being had while working on project....


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Chalmette, Louisiana

Chalmette is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the parish seat of St. Bernard Parish, in southeast Louisiana, United States. The 2010 census reported that Chalmette had 16,751 people and is 76 percent white. The 2011 population is listed as 17,119; however, the pre-Katrina population was 32,069 at the 2000 census. The population hence declined by 46 percent between 2000 and 2010. Chalmette is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Located at 29.9456, -89.9617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Census-designated places in Louisiana, Populated places in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, New Orleans metropolitan area, Places affected by Hurricane Katrina, Parish seats in Louisiana

WVUE-DT

For the defunct television station in Wilmington, Delaware, see WVUE (Delaware).

Located at 29.9539, -89.9494 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Channel 8 virtual TV stations in the United States, Channel 29 digital TV stations in the United States, Fox network affiliates, Television channels and stations established in 1953, Television stations in New Orleans, Louisiana, Television stations in Louisiana, Gaylord Entertainment Company

WDSU

WDSU, virtual channel 6, is an NBC-affiliated television station located in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is owned by Hearst Television, which in turn is wholly owned by the Hearst Corporation. Its transmitter is located in Chalmette, Louisiana; while its studios are located in downtown New Orleans. The station's current tagline is "6 On Your Side.

Located at 29.95, -89.9577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Television stations in New Orleans, Louisiana, Television stations in Louisiana, Channel 43 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 6 virtual TV stations in the United States, NBC network affiliates, Me-TV affiliates, Television channels and stations established in 1948

WYES-TV

WYES-TV is the primary Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) member public television station in New Orleans, Louisiana, owned by the Greater New Orleans Educational Television Foundation. It broadcasts on virtual channel 12.

Located at 29.9542, -89.9498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
PBS member stations, Television stations in New Orleans, Louisiana, Television stations in Louisiana, Channel 11 digital TV stations in the United States, Channel 12 virtual TV stations in the United States, Television channels and stations established in 1957

WRBH

WRBH is a non-commercial radio outlet in New Orleans, Louisiana that exclusively provides radio reading service programming for the blind and handicapped, which includes readings of books, original programming and readings of The Wall Street Journal and The Times-Picayune newspapers, one of two stations in the United States that offer this service; WYPL in Memphis, Tennessee being the other.

Located at 29.95, -89.958 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in New Orleans, Louisiana, Radio reading services of the United States, Radio stations established in 1982

Murphy Oil USA refinery spill

The Murphy Oil USA refinery spill is a spill that resulted from the failure of a storage tank at the Murphy Oil USA refinery and spoiled the flood-waters following the levee breaks of Hurricane Katrina in residential areas of Chalmette- and Meraux, Louisiana. According to US Coast Guard there were about 44 oil spills in the area affected by Hurricane Katrina. Most of these occurred in areas of Plaquemines Parish which do not have large populations. This spill is the exception.

Located at 29.9309, -89.9598 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Oil spills in the United States, Effects of Hurricane Katrina, St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, Disasters in Louisiana, Environment of Louisiana, 2005 industrial disasters, 2005 disasters in the United States, 2005 in Louisiana, 2005 in the environment

Chalmette High School

Chalmette High School is a high school in the Chalmette area of unincorporated St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is a part of St. Bernard Parish Public Schools. Chalmette High School opened in 1954 at the current site of Chalmette Elementary School, previously known as Chalmette Middle School. In 1961, the school moved to the current location on the corner of Palmisano Avenue and Judge Perez Drive.

Located at 29.9395, -89.9534 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Public high schools in Louisiana, Educational institutions established in 1928, Schools in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana

KKND

KKND better known as "Power 102.9" is a Rhythmic Contemporary outlet serving the New Orleans area. The Cumulus Media station is licensed to Belle Chasse, Louisiana and broadcasts its format at 102.9 MHz with an ERP of 4.7 kW. The station competes with Clear Channel's WQUE for ratings.

Located at 29.954, -89.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Radio stations in New Orleans, Louisiana, Rhythmic Contemporary Radio Stations in the United States, Cumulus Media radio stations, Radio stations established in 1992

The Colony (U.S. season 2)

The Colony is a reality television show. Season 2 was filmed in an area previously devastated by a hurricane, at and around 300-498 Southern Pl, Chalmette, Louisiana, and followed ten cast members in an environment that simulated life after a global catastrophe.

Located at 29.9513, -89.9701 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Discovery Channel shows, American reality television series, 2000s American television series, 2010s American television series, Post-apocalyptic television series


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Port Chalmette, Chalmette, چالمت، لوئیزیانا, شالمیٹ، لوزیانا, 查尔梅特