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This is the current conditions weather report for Monroe. The report was made 79 minutes ago, at 11:53 UTC. The wind was blowing at a speed of 5 miles per hour / 7.4 kilometers per hour from the northeast (040°). The temperature was 39°F / 4°C, with a dew-point at 39°F / 4°C. The temperature felt like 36°F / 2°C. The atmospheric pressure was 30.41 inHg / 1031 hPa. The relative humidity was 42%. The skies were clear.

The city of Monroe is the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, in the US state of Louisiana. Monroe is the home of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (formerly known as Northeast Lousiana University). It also houses the headquarters of CenturyTel, the eighth-largest telecommunications provider in the nation. Monroe is situated on the Ouachita River and continues to serve as the population center and distribution outlet for the surrounding farming community.

Monroe is located at 32.510343, -92.094895. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 83.9 km² (31.6 mi²). 74.3 km² (28.7 mi²) of it is land and 9.6 km² (3.7 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 11.46% water.

One of the most popular is the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo, which features over 500 animals. The zoo also offers boat rides and a catwalk.

There are many museums in the Monroe area such as The Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum. Also the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens and the Masur Museum is located in Monroe.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.7% under the age of 18, 15.0% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 29 years. For every 100 females there are 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 76.6 males.

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