Ponchatoula, Louisiana, US is the state's strawberry capital, located in Tangipahoa Parish. It was incorporated in 1861 and has a population of approximately 6,500 as of 2020. The town is home to the Ponchatoula Country Jam, an annual music festival, and the historic Ponchatoula train depot, which was built in 1909. The town's name comes from a Choctaw word meaning "hair buoyant in water," referring to the nearby river's flowing hair-like aquatic plants.
Dollar General takes the top spot among Dollar Stores and Deep Discount Stores in Ponchatoula, Louisiana with 4 locations as of April 12, 2024. Dollar Tree is in second place with 4 locations.