A+E Networks. On this day in 1933, construction starts on what will become one of Americaâs most famous landmarks: the Golden Gate Bridge. When completed in 1937, the Golden Gate has a 4,200-foot-long suspension span, making it the worldâs longest suspension bridge.
Compared to the rest of the country, Baton Rouge Metro Area's cost of living is 8.20% Lower than the U.S. average. As of 2014, Baton Rouge Metro Area's population is 830,480 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33.12 percent.
State Abbreviation - LA. State Capital - Baton Rouge. Largest City - New Orleans. Area - 51,843 square miles [Louisiana is the 31st biggest state in the USA] Population - 4,625,470 (as of 2013) [Louisiana is the 25th most populous state in the USA] Name for Residents - Louisianans or Louisianians.