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City of Harahan

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Population: 9,927
Mayor:
Provino Vinny Mosca (D)
(504) 737-6383


Clerk:
Margaret G. Broussard
(504) 738-3994
6437 Jefferson Hwy.
Harahan, LA 70123


Chief of Police:
John J. Doyle, Jr. (D)




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The city of Harahan was named after a president of the Illinois Central Railroad and, when incorporated as a village in 1920 it was situated mostly on an experimental farm maintained by Southern University. In addition to the railroad yards it is home to many manufacturing industries.

Type of Government: Mayor /Bd. of Alderman (5) Lawrason Act
Police: 17 officers.
Fire Department: 7 employees
Fire Rating: 3 in city.
Health Care: Health South Rehabilitation Center

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