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Calibishie, Dominica

Saint Andrew Parish · Dominica

Calibishie is a small town in Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica with a population of 1,020. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,020 Population 490/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Calibishie

Calibishie

Calibishie is a village in Dominica, located on the north-east coast of the island, immediately to the east of the village of Hampstead. The Calibishie Coast Travel Area is thought by many to be the most scenic and unspoiled region of Dominica. The Calibishie coast is one of the few areas in the world where the distance from the seashore to rain forest is little more than a mile. Calibishie is home to Dominica's Batibou, Hampstead, Hodges, Point Baptiste, Turtle and Woodford Hill Beaches.

People

Population1,020
Density490/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population1,020
Population Density490 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates15.5930°, -61.3490°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Andrew Parish
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calibishie

Calibishie is a small town in Dominica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 1,020. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Calibishie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Dominica avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates15.5930°N, 61.3490°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,362 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 105 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 106 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 47 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 149 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 117 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 46 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 142 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 67 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 45 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 125 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 144 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 133 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 62 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 121 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 113 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 61 km
Dec 7, 2001 44 km N of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.1 127 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 69 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 13 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 80 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 229 km
2017 Maria Category 5 19 km
2017 Irma Category 5 206 km
2017 Jose Category 4 235 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 157 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 229 km
2010 Earl Category 2 248 km
2007 Dean Category 3 138 km
2000 Debby Category 1 174 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 285 km
1999 Jose Category 2 137 km
1998 Georges Category 4 145 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 183 km
1995 Luis Category 4 193 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 12 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 168 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 79 km
1980 Allen Category 4 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 88 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 88 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 88 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 39 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 136 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 114 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 121 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 47 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 111 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 138 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diables, Morne aux (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 9 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 11 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 25 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 32 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 38 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 60 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 89 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 154 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in

Calibishie has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Calibishie

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DBS Radio MP3 96 kbps
Voice of Life Radio MP3 128 kbps
Dominica Catholic Radio MP3 128 kbps
En Ba Mango MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Calibishie

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Marigot Library0.0
Portsmouth Public Library0.0
Ross University School of Medicine - Anne Ross Library0.0
Tunubuku Library & Computer Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Calibishie

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Portsmouth Market

Hotels in Calibishie

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Escape Boutique Hotel and Beach Bar

Restaurants in Calibishie

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Escape Beach Bar and Grill
Poz
Red Rock Cuisine
Sandbar
Seaside Lounge

Cafes in Calibishie

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roadside cafe and snack bar owned by a local woman in her mid-20'ies

Airports Near Calibishie

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
La Désirade AirportDSDSmall Airport
St-François AirportSFCSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica

🇩🇲 About Dominica

Capital Roseau
Population 71,625
Area 754 km²
GDP (USD) $659,311,111
GDP per capita $9,913
HDI 0.761
Life expectancy 71.1 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 73.1%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1767
TLD .dm
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calibishie

What is the population of Calibishie?

Calibishie has a population of 1,020 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 490 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calibishie?

Calibishie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

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