Ponchatoula is a city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 5,180 at the 2000 census. Ponchatoula bills itself as 'Strawberry Capital of the World'. Ponchatoula apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Ponchatoula apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.