Central, LA

united states

Central is a growing suburb just north of Baton Rouge, home to nearly 30,000 residents in East Baton Rouge Parish. Interstate 12 and US Highway 19 are the main routes, with most people making the quick 15-mile commute south to Baton Rouge for work. The city sits in Louisiana's humid subtropical zone with hot summers and mild winters. The Comite River winds through the southern part of town and sometimes floods during heavy rains.