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Choiseul, Saint Lucia

Choiseul · Saint Lucia

Choiseul is a small city in Choiseul, Saint Lucia with a population of 6,098. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

6,098 Population 343/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
83.7 in Annual Rain
America / St Lucia Timezone

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About Choiseul

Choiseul

Choiseul Island, native name Lauru, is the largest island of the Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands, at 7.08°S 157°E. The administrative headquarters of Choiseul Province is situated in the town of Taro, on Taro Island.

People

Population6,098
Density343/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain83.7 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population6,098
Population Density343 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates13.7727°, -61.0493°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia
Country🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
State / ProvinceChoiseul
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.7 inches (2,127 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Choiseul

Choiseul is a small city in Saint Lucia (Choiseul) with a population of 6,098. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.7 inches. The timezone is America/St_Lucia.

Choiseul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Saint Lucia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.1 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates13.7727°N, 61.0493°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Lucia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.7"
120% above Saint Lucia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.81"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 116 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 79 km
Dec 29, 1995 97 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M5.2 133 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 141 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 148 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 117 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 139 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 137 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 131 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 143 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 146 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 139 km
Dec 30, 2000 45 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.8 142 km
Jan 15, 2020 18 km SE of Berekua, Dominica M4.8 149 km
Apr 8, 1996 26 km SW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.7 150 km
Mar 29, 2007 49 km NW of Speightstown, Barbados M4.7 121 km
Sep 18, 1998 36 km SE of Le Marin, Martinique M4.7 73 km
Mar 3, 2012 21 km SE of Berekua, Dominica M4.7 147 km
May 3, 1998 41 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.6 142 km
Apr 21, 2022 20 km NW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M4.6 140 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 1 149 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 42 km
2017 Maria Category 5 144 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 45 km
2007 Dean Category 3 65 km
2005 Emily Category 2 213 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 219 km
1999 Jose Category 1 262 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 122 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 268 km
1980 Allen Category 4 20 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 23 117 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 117 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 117 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 51 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 92 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 87 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 51 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 134 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 70 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 6 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 51 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 116 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 168 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 173 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 176 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 180 km
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 193 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 10.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in

Choiseul has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and April the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Choiseul

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Choiseul Secondary School
Mongouge Combined School
Delcer RC Combined School
River Doree Anglican Combined School
Roblot Combined School
Playe Combined School
Dugard Combined School
Saltibus Combined School
Piaye Secondary School
Reunion Primary School
Reunion Primary School
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Radio Stations near Choiseul

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 Choiseul

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Folk Research Center
Sessene Descartes House
The Morne Museum

Libraries in Choiseul

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
SOUFRIERE LIBRARY0.0
Ti Rocher Community Library0.0
Vieux-Fort Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Choiseul

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 Choiseul

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tet Rouge Resort

Restaurants in Choiseul

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campari
Debbie's Homemede Food
Ern's place
Kalime Bar
L'Escape
Martin's Seafood Place
Milan's restaurant and bar
Peak's Palate
Sea Breeze Bar and Grill
Victoria Pizza Place

Cafes in Choiseul

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Place Ma Sheil

Clinics in Choiseul

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choiseul Health Centre
Delcer Health Centre
Mongouge Health Centre

Gas Stations in Choiseul

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choiseul Fishermen's Co-operative Society Limited
LC #3976500004
R & Zee's Service Station
R & Zee's Service Station

Banks in Choiseul

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choiseul Co Operative Credit Union
Saltibus Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Choiseul

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Choiseul Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in Choiseul

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Choiseul

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Choiseul

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Choiseul Post Office

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Choiseul

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Pitons Management AreaNatural2004

Churches & Religious Organizations in Choiseul

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God Holiness
De Breuil Seventh Day Adventist Church
Londonderry SDA Church
Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church
River Doree Anglican Church
Saltibus Catholic Church
Signs and Wonders Apostolic Church
Victoria Chapel
Victoria Seventh Day Adventist Church
Zion Hill Pentecostal Church

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Waterfalls
2
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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Choiseul

Pitons Management Area
Natural · inscribed 2004
The 2,909-ha site near the town of Soufriere includes the Pitons, two volcanic spires rising side by side from the sea (770 m and 743 m high respectively), linked by the Piton Mitan ridge. The volcanic complex includes a geothermal field with sulphurous fumero...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Choiseul

What is the population of Choiseul?

Choiseul has a population of 6,098 residents and is located in Saint Lucia. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Choiseul?

Choiseul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.7 inches.

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