Fort Johnson South
Census-designated place in Vernon Parish, Louisiana

Fort Johnson South is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Johnson North, 4.1 miles NE.
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 6.1 sq miland area · 15.9 km²
- 71459ZIP code
About Fort Johnson South
Fort Polk South is a census-designated place (CDP) in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 11,000 at the 2000 census.
Fort Polk South is the larger principal city of the Fort Polk South-DeRidder CSA, a Combined Statistical Area that includes the Fort Polk South (Vernon Parish) and DeRidder (Beauregard Parish) micropolitan areas, which had a combined population of 85,517 at the 2000 census.
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| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Vernon Parish |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Land area | 6.14 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.0542° N, 93.2167° W |
| ZIP code | 71459 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2226676 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Johnson South
- Fort Johnson North4.1 mi NE
- New Llano4.8 mi NW
- Leesville7.2 mi NW
- Rosepine9.9 mi SW
- DeRidder15.2 mi S
- Anacoco16.0 mi NW
- Simpson18.8 mi NE
- Pitkin18.8 mi SE
- Sugartown19.1 mi SE
- Hornbeck21.6 mi NW
- South Toledo Bend, TX24.0 mi W
- Merryville27.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Johnson South
What county is Fort Johnson South in?
Fort Johnson South is in Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Johnson South, LA?
The ZIP code of Fort Johnson South is 71459.
What is the elevation of Fort Johnson South?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Johnson South?
Fort Johnson North (4.1 mi), New Llano (4.8 mi), Leesville (7.2 mi), Rosepine (9.9 mi), DeRidder (15.2 mi).
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