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| The capital city, Baton Rouge has a population of around 230,000 and is in the southern part of the state of the Louisiana. Baton Rouge is located along the Mississippi River.The settlement of Baton Rouge dates back to the late 1600s. The climate is comfortable with winter lows around 40 and summer high temperatures around 90. Precipitation averages about 5 inches of rain per month. Family median income is around $40,000. The area's tallest building is the Louisiana State Capitol. Higher education institutions in the Baton Rouge area include Louisiana State University, Southern University and A&M College, as well as Our Lady of the Lake College and Baton Rouge Community College. Area highways include Interstate 10 (I-10) as well as I-12, and I-110. The Baton Rouge Memorial Airport serves the area. The oil industry is prominent here as well as international shipping with its ability to transfer cargo from large ocean tankers. Following Hurricane Katrina the city's population grew and it continues to be one of the fastest growing areas of the country. |
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