New Orleans Doesn’t Have Acres—It’s a City, Not a Land Parcel

Cities aren’t measured in acres. New Orleans covers ~350 sq mi (906 km²) of land + water—about 224,000 acres total area.

• Land area: ~169 sq mi (108,000 acres)
• Water area: ~181 sq mi (116,000 acres) — lakes, rivers, wetlands.
• Population: ~370,000 (2023)

If you need acreage for a specific parcel (park, campus, development), check the Orleans Parish Assessor or GIS portal.