Velma, Louisiana

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Velma, Louisiana
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Velma, Louisiana
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Velma, Louisiana
Coordinates: 30°19′25″N90°24′27″W / 30.32361°N 90.40750°W / 30.32361; -90.40750
Country United States
State Louisiana
Parish Tangipahoa
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code 985
GNIS feature ID549765 [1]
FIPS code 22-77980

Velma is an unincorporated community in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The community is located 5 miles (8.05 kilometres) S of Amite City, Louisiana.

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