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Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe
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Basse-Terre is a small city in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe with a population of 11,472. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 11,472 |
| Population Density | 5,144 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.9971°, -61.7321° |
| Timezone | America/Guadeloupe |
| Country | 🇬🇵 Guadeloupe |
| State / Province | Guadeloupe |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.3 inches (1,558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre is a small city in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe) with a population of 11,472. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches. The timezone is America/Guadeloupe.
Climate in Basse-Terre
Basse-Terre has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.1°C), the coldest is Feb (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 949 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Guadeloupe avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.9971°N, 61.7321°W |
| Timezone | America/Guadeloupe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 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 | 144 km |
| 2003 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1902 | MOUNT PELEE | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,500 | 144 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 36 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 75 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 25 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 9 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 82 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 89 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 93 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 94 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 145 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in |
Basse-Terre has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and March the driest (2.4").
Schools in Basse-Terre
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Joseph Pitat | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée général et technologique Gerville Réache | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Chevalier Saint-Georges | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Mélanie Milly | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Gaston Michineau | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Saint-Paul de Bouillon | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Petit Paris | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Laure Abel | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Élie Chaufrein | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée de Blanchet | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Polyvalent Versailles Saint-Joseph de Cluny | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Pensionnat de Versailles | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire privée Versailles | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée professionnel les Persévérants | — | — | — | — |
| Collège les Persévérants | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée les Persévérants | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement général et professionnel adapté du Collège Joseph Pitat | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Basse-Terre
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Radio Guadeloupe | — | MP3 |
Museums in Basse-Terre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort L'Olive - centre de broderie | ||||
| Habitation Côte-sous-le-Vent | ||||
| La Maison du Cacao | ||||
| Maison de la Banane | ||||
| Mémorial ACTe | ||||
| Musée départemental d'Art et d'Histoire - MUSARTH | ||||
| Musée des Arts et Traditions Populaires | ||||
| Musée Du Café (Café Chaulet) | ||||
| Musée Gerty Archimède | ||||
| Musée L'Herminier | ||||
| Musée Saint-John Perse | ||||
| Musée Schoelcher |
Libraries in Basse-Terre
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Municiaple de Vieux-Fort | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Ancelot Bellaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Peronne Salin | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| C.D.I | 0.0 | |||||
| Capesterre library | 0.0 | |||||
| Colombe de Massabielle | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Generale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Achille-René Boisneuf | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Caraibe (LAMECA) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque du Gosier | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale Albert Béville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médélice BAPTISTA | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Raoul Georges Nicolo | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint-Claude library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Basse-Terre
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancien marché de Bord de Mer | |||||
| Espace Maya | |||||
| Halle aux Poissons | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| marché | |||||
| Marché aux épices | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché aux vivres | |||||
| Marché central couvert | |||||
| Marché de Basse-Terre | |||||
| Marché de la Darse (ancien bâtiment) | |||||
| Marché de la Darse (poissons) | |||||
| Marché des Mornes | |||||
| Marché nocture de Petit-Bourg | |||||
| Marché nocturne du Gosier | |||||
| Point de vente des produits de la mer de Bananier |
Restaurants in Basse-Terre
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Basse-Terre
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Basse-Terre
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Basse-Terre
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Basse-Terre
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Basse-Terre
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Basse-Terre
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Basse-Terre
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Basse-Terre
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Basse-Terre
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Basse-Terre
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Basse-Terre
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Basse-Terre
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Basse-Terre
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Basse-Terre
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LéKouz |
Stadiums & Teams in Basse-Terre
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Basse-Terre
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Maryse Condé International Airport | PTP | Large Airport |
| Canefield Airport | DCF | Medium Airport |
| Douglas-Charles Airport | DOM | Medium Airport |
| Marie-Galante Airport | GBJ | Medium Airport |
| Basse-Terre Baillif Airport | BBR | Small Airport |
| La Désirade Airport | DSD | Small Airport |
| St-François Airport | SFC | Small Airport |
| Terre-de-Haut Airport | LSS | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Basse-Terre
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Basse Terre | |
| Gourbeyre Marina |
Treatment Centers in Basse-Terre
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clinique Manioukani |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Basse-Terre
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Guadeloupe | |
| Église Notre-Dame du Mont-Carmel | |
| Église Sainte-Thérèse | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah | |
| Salle du Royaume des Témoins de Jéhovah | |
| Temple Adventiste de Rivière des Pères | |
| Temple Évangelique Assemblée de Dieu |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre has a population of 11,472 residents and is located in Guadeloupe. The population density is 5,144 people per square mile, spread across 2.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches.