Area code 504 is a telephonearea code that covers the greater New Orleans, Louisiana area. The area code originally served the entire state of Louisana, but over time it was split. Currently, the area code is completely surrounded by area code 985. The telephone or phone (Greek: tele = far away and phone = voice) is a telecommunications device which is used to transmit and receive sound (most commonly voice and speech) across distance. ... A telephone numbering plan is a system that allows subscribers to make and receive telephone calls across long distances. ... New Orleans is the largest city in the state of Louisiana, United States of America. ... Official language(s) English and French Capital Baton Rouge Largest city New Orleans at last census; probably Baton Rouge since Hurricane Katrina Area Ranked 31st - Total 51,885 sq mi (134,382 km²) - Width 130 miles (210 km) - Length 379 miles (610 km) - % water 16 - Latitude 29°N to 33...
The area code inspired the name for the local jazzrecord label "504 Records". Jazz is an original American musical art form originating around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in Western music technique and theory, and is marked by the profound cultural contributions of African Americans. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... 504 Records is a record label founded by Mike Dine in 1978. ...