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As per US Census Bureau, Westwego’s area comes out to be 9.2 sq. Km; out of which 10.64% consists of water.

The name ‘Westwego’ has been given to this place owing to it being the main crossing point with regards to Mississippi river at the time of ‘great westward movement’ pertaining to late 18th century.  When the travelers had been asked the place where they were heading to, they often used to say “West we Go”.

As per census conducted in the year 2000, population of Westwego was 10763; with its density being 1302.7 per sq. Km. median income pertaining to a family was found to be $31187’. Per capita income was observed to be $13160. Around 22.4% of total population was reported to be below poverty line.

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