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Anse La Raye, Saint Lucia

Anse-la-Raye · Saint Lucia

Anse La Raye is a small town in Anse-la-Raye, Saint Lucia with a population of 1,256. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,256 Population 41/sq mi density
325 ft Elevation 99 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
81.7 in Annual Rain
America / St Lucia Timezone

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About Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town and seat of the Anse la Raye District of Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.

People

Population1,256
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain81.7 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Population1,256
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Coordinates13.9462°, -61.0388°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia
Country🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
State / ProvinceAnse-la-Raye
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation81.7 inches (2,074 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anse La Raye

Anse La Raye is a small town in Saint Lucia (Anse-la-Raye) with a population of 1,256. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.7 inches. The timezone is America/St_Lucia.

Anse La Raye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Saint Lucia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation325 ft (99 m)
Area30.5 sq mi (79.0 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates13.9462°N, 61.0388°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.7"
115% above Saint Lucia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.46"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

580 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 6, 2025.

Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 137 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 145 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 100 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 139 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 136 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 124 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 77 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 122 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 125 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 105 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 150 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 117 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 127 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 121 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 112 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 130 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 122 km
Jan 15, 2020 18 km SE of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 130 km
Jan 8, 2020 4 km S of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 142 km
Dec 30, 2000 45 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.8 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

12 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 166 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 133 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 61 km
2017 Maria Category 5 126 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 63 km
2007 Dean Category 3 47 km
2005 Emily Category 2 232 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 239 km
1999 Jose Category 2 249 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 108 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 249 km
1980 Allen Category 4 39 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 MOUNT PELEE Explosion 5.0 m 23 98 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 98 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 98 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 70 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 73 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 68 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 70 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 116 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 51 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 13 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 70 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 97 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 149 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 154 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 161 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 177 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 190 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
February 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in

Anse La Raye has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Anse La Raye

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Old Pre-school
Day Care
Marigot Secondary School
Sun Shine Hill Early Learning Centre
Anse La Raye R.C. Infants School
Anse La Raye Roman Catholic Primary School
Roseau Combined School
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Radio Stations near Anse La Raye

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
rfi MP3 32 kbps
RelaxingJazz.com (BB) MP3 320 kbps
BLAZIN 99.3FM MP3 192 kbps
RFI 102.1 FM country, local music MP3 128 kbps
Radio Fusion (MQ) MP3 128 kbps
REV-UP SLU reggae, soca MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Anse La Raye

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Research Center
Sessene Descartes House
The Morne Museum

Libraries in Anse La Raye

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Anse la Raye Community Library0.0
Anse La Raye library/ict building0.0
Canaries Public Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Choiseul Administrative Building0.0
Choiseul Library0.0
Derek Walcott Library0.0
Hunter J. Francois Library0.0
Monchy Public Library0.0
SOUFRIERE LIBRARY0.0
Ti Rocher Community Library0.0
Vieux-Fort Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Anse La Raye

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Castries Central Market
Choiseul Fish Market
Choiseul street market
Fruits and vegetables market
Marchand Market
Rising Sun
solay's place
Soufrière Vegetables Market
St Lucia's farmer market
Ultimate Mart
Vendors' Arcade

Hotels in Anse La Raye

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Marigot Beach Club
The Cove

Restaurants in Anse La Raye

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

albi's restaurant and bar
Benny's Tropical Place
Bernice Cuisine
Chateau Mygo
Doolittle’s Restaurant + Bar
Hurricane Hole
JJ's Plaza
JJs
Julietta`s Restaurant and Bar
Macus' Eats
Masala Bay
Melissa's Beauty Salon
Rainforest Hideaway
Roots 2
Tropical Hideaway

Cafes in Anse La Raye

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ballots cafe
COCO Cafe

Clinics in Anse La Raye

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

health center
Jacmel Health Centre

Bus Stations in Anse La Raye

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LC #400616641
LC #539481211

Gas Stations in Anse La Raye

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sol

Banks in Anse La Raye

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First National Bank of St Lucia
West Coast Credit Union

Stadiums & Teams in Anse La Raye

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Anse La Raye

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hewanorra International AirportUVFLarge Airport
Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDFLarge Airport
George F. L. Charles AirportSLUMedium Airport

Post Offices in Anse La Raye

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Anse la Raye Post Office
Jacmel Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Anse La Raye

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anse La Raye Pentecostal Church
Anse La Raye SDA Church
Apostolic Church
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fellowship Baptist church
Hope ministries
jackmel Catholic church
Patience Reformed Baptist Church
Pentecostal Church
Shepherd's Rod S.D.A. Church

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Lucia

🇱🇨 About Saint Lucia

Capital Castries
Population 181,889
Area 616 km²
GDP (USD) $2,430,166,667
GDP per capita $13,555
HDI 0.748
Life expectancy 72.7 years
Internet users 70.1%
Urban population 29.1%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1758
TLD .lc
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anse La Raye

What is the population of Anse La Raye?

Anse La Raye has a population of 1,256 residents and is located in Saint Lucia. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 30.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anse La Raye?

Anse La Raye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.7 inches.

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