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Cantonement, Saint Lucia

Vieux-Fort · Saint Lucia

Cantonement is a small town in Vieux-Fort, Saint Lucia with a population of 1,105. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,105 Population 58/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.8 in Annual Rain
America / St Lucia Timezone

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About Cantonement

Cantonement

Cantonement es una localidad de Santa Lucía que forma parte del distrito de Vieux Fort.

People

Population1,105
Density58/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.8 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population1,105
Population Density58 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates13.7526°, -60.9753°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia
Country🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
State / ProvinceVieux-Fort
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.8 inches (2,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cantonement

Cantonement is a small town in Saint Lucia (Vieux-Fort) with a population of 1,105. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.8 inches. The timezone is America/St_Lucia.

Cantonement has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Saint Lucia avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area19.1 sq mi (49.4 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates13.7526°N, 60.9753°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.8"
123% above Saint Lucia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.01"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 114 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 128 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 71 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 144 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 142 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 138 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 112 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 138 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 147 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 133 km
Dec 30, 2000 45 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.8 142 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 144 km
Mar 29, 2007 49 km NW of Speightstown, Barbados M4.7 113 km
Sep 18, 1998 36 km SE of Le Marin, Martinique M4.7 70 km
Jun 28, 2008 20 km N of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M4.6 145 km
Sep 15, 2017 56 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.6 148 km
May 14, 2015 48 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M4.6 63 km
Feb 18, 2001 61 km ESE of Byera Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.6 82 km
Apr 21, 2022 20 km NW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M4.6 143 km
May 19, 1990 4 km N of Laborie, Saint Lucia M4.6 5 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 4 147 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 147 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 42 km
2017 Maria Category 5 142 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 46 km
2007 Dean Category 3 64 km
2005 Emily Category 2 214 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 218 km
1999 Jose Category 1 257 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 119 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 268 km
1980 Allen Category 4 17 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 23 121 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 121 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 121 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 52 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 95 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 89 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 52 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 134 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 72 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 12 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 52 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 119 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 172 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 176 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 177 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 184 km
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 194 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in

Cantonement has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.0") and April the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Cantonement

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aunty Genny's Daycare Centre and Pre-School
School of Nursing
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Radio Stations near Cantonement

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 Cantonement

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sessene Descartes House
The Morne Museum

Libraries in Cantonement

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

Farmers Markets in Cantonement

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Choiseul Fish Market
Choiseul street market
Rising Sun
solay's place
Soufrière Vegetables Market
St Lucia's farmer market
Ultimate Mart

Restaurants in Cantonement

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Classéek Restaurant

Clinics in Cantonement

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Bay Medical Associates
The Pain Clinic

Bus Stations in Cantonement

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LC #5230557890

Gas Stations in Cantonement

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rubis
Rubis

Shopping Malls in Cantonement

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gablewoods South Shopping Mall

Gyms in Cantonement

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Duval's Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Cantonement

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cantonement

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Argyle International AirportSVDLarge Airport
Hewanorra International AirportUVFLarge Airport
George F. L. Charles AirportSLUMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cantonement

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Miracle Church of Christ
Victory Pentecostal Church
Vieux-Fort Church of Christ

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 Cantonement

What is the population of Cantonement?

Cantonement has a population of 1,105 residents and is located in Saint Lucia. The population density is 58 people per square mile, spread across 19.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cantonement?

Cantonement has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.8 inches.

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