Jean Lafitte (/dʒiːn ləˈfiːt/ JEEN lə-FEET) is a town on Bayou Barataria in the U.S. state of Louisiana.

[8] Since mid-2013, Manila Plaza, located in front of Jean Lafitte Town Hall, has held several historical markers and commemorative plaques acknowledging important individuals in the area's Filipino American history.

[9][10][failed verification] While there were several settlements of Filipinos (sometimes called Manilamen or Tagalas) along the Louisiana coast in the late 19th century, Manila Village was the largest.

The historical marker reads: “Named for legendary privateer Jean Lafitte, who helped the United States win the Battle of New Orleans and used area bayous for his smuggling operations.

According to the 2020 United States census, there were 1,809 people, 604 households, and 446 families residing in the town.

Of the 656 housing units in the township, males had a median income of $54,400 versus $39,830 for females.

The United States Postal Service operates a post office in Jean Lafitte.

E. Kerner Jr. City Park Multi-Purpose Complex is located in Jean Lafitte.