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Sun.

Its Census reference point is in Southern Pine Plains and Hills, within Southeastern Plains. Rio lies about 3 miles northeast of Sun by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Sun, Louisiana
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Sun, Louisiana · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Sun, Louisiana from above

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THE SETTINGSouthern Pine Plains and Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSt. Tammany Parish
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Sun on the map

THE SUN LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Southern Pine Plains and Hills setting.

Sun village has 4.27 square miles of land in St. Tammany Parish. Its Census reference point is in Southern Pine Plains and Hills, within Southeastern Plains.

Irregular plains of sand, silt and clay support a mix of pine and hardwood landscapes. The region has more relief than the lower coastal plain, with generally gentle stream gradients.

Regional context: Southeastern Plains ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Sun and St. Tammany Parish

Sun is associated with St. Tammany Parish in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

St. Tammany Parish

Sun by land and water

The Census records 0.23 square miles of water within Sun, or 5.2% of its total area. It is 17.7 percentage points lower than the 22.8% recorded for St. Tammany Parish. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Sun village has 3.8 times the land area of nearby Rio CDP (1.13 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Sun land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Sun

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Sun. Check the St. Tammany Parish geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Southern Pine Plains and Hills setting

Southern Pine Plains and Hills belongs to Southeastern Plains. Is the acreage upland or streamside, and what existing maps show about drainage paths and road access?

03

Check the route, beyond Rio

Rio is 3 miles northeast of the Sun reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Sun resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON SUN

USGS National Map

Begin at 30.6525° N, 89.9105° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Sun ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Parish Of St Tammany

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Parish Of St Tammany ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Sun data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Southern Pine Plains and Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Southeastern Plains context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Louisiana landowner resources

Louisiana state land GIS

Office of State Lands mapping resources and access to SONRIS.

Louisiana coastal planning resources

CPRA coastal plans, interactive maps, and restoration information.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Sun.

Rio lies about 3 miles northeast of Sun by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Sun in context

NSEWRio · 3 miles1Bogalusa · 8.9 miles2Abita Springs · 14.1 miles3Covington · 16.9 miles4Folsom · 17 miles5Varnado · 17.4 miles6OUTER RING: 17.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Rio3 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Bogalusa8.9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Abita Springs14.1 mi · town
  4. 4
    Covington16.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Folsom17 mi · village
  6. 6
    Varnado17.4 mi · village
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Louisiana; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Sun
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Sun?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in St. Tammany Parish. Sun’s 4.27 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Sun property in Southern Pine Plains and Hills?+

No. Southern Pine Plains and Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Sun boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Rio as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3 miles northeast of Sun’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Sun?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Sun.
Your next chapter.

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