- Source: Killona, Louisiana
Killona is a census-designated place (CDP) in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 724 in 2020. On December 14, 2022, the town was hit by a destructive and deadly EF2 tornado that damaged or destroyed numerous structures, killed one person, and injured eight others.
Geography
Killona is located at 29°59′58″N 90°29′13″W (29.999471, -90.487081).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.3 square miles (24 km2), of which 8.5 square miles (22 km2) is land and 0.9 square miles (2.3 km2) (9.13%) is water.
Demographics
Education
St. Charles Parish Public School System operates public schools:
Hahnville High School in Boutte
Place of interest
Killona is home to the following:
Killona Plantation — Slave planation, active until 1970s, notably included Mae Louise Miller.
Waterford 3 — Operated by Entergy Nuclear, Waterford Nuclear Generating Station (aka Waterford 3), produces roughly 10% of power for the state of Louisiana.