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Gouyave, Grenada

Saint John Parish · Grenada

Gouyave is a small town in Saint John Parish, Grenada with a population of 3,378. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,378 Population 80/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
70.5 in Annual Rain
America / Grenada Timezone

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About Gouyave

Gouyave

Gouyave (Gwouyav) is the capital and largest town in the parish of St John, Grenada. It is located on the west coast of the island of Grenada.

People

Population3,378
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain70.5 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population3,378
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates12.1646°, -61.7297°
TimezoneAmerica/Grenada
Country🇬🇩 Grenada
State / ProvinceSaint John Parish
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation70.5 inches (1,790 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gouyave

Gouyave is a small town in Grenada (Saint John Parish) with a population of 3,378. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.5 inches. The timezone is America/Grenada.

Gouyave has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Grenada avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area42.0 sq mi (108.8 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates12.1646°N, 61.7297°W
TimezoneAmerica/Grenada

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.5"
85% above Grenada avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

877 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 24, 2025.

Apr 22, 1997 18 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.7 148 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 147 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 120 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 81 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 104 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 84 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 121 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 135 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 104 km
Apr 22, 1997 48 km NNE of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 138 km
Jul 22, 1998 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M5.0 108 km
Apr 25, 1997 31 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 138 km
Apr 7, 2020 67 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.0 86 km
Sep 10, 2015 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M4.9 139 km
Jan 4, 2019 31 km N of Paradise, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 142 km
Apr 23, 1997 15 km W of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 146 km
Jul 7, 2023 74 km NW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 112 km
Feb 23, 2007 19 km NW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M4.9 150 km
Jan 19, 2022 53 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M4.8 142 km
Apr 24, 1997 23 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M4.8 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 5 45 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 153 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 145 km
2007 Dean Category 3 249 km
2005 Emily Category 2 20 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 30 km
1980 Allen Category 4 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 143 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 7 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 18 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 143 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 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
August 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
October 80°F (26°C) 8.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in

Gouyave has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 70.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Gouyave

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St Rose Modern Secondary School
Saint John's Christian Secondary School
Florida Government Primary School
St John's Anglican School
St John's R.C. School
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Radio Stations near Gouyave

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boss FM Grenada hiphop, r'n'b MP3 256 kbps
Star FM 101.9 reggae, soca MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Gouyave

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Belmont Estate
Grand Etang Forest Museum
Grenada Chocolate Factory
Grenada National Museum
Spice Basket
Westerhall Rum Estate

Libraries in Gouyave

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Founders Library0.0
St Andrews Community Library0.0
St. John's Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gouyave

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gouyave Fish Friday
Market Square
Vendors Market

Restaurants in Gouyave

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Den's Cravings Restaurant & Bar
Kelly's Hot Spot
Mayor’s Pizza
Spice isle Restaurante and bar
The Fisher Man Restaurant & Bar

Clinics in Gouyave

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

21st Century Laboratory Services
Gouyave Health Center
Modern Dental Care Services And Supplies

Banks in Gouyave

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Republic Bank
The Communal Co-operative Credit Union Ltd

Breweries in Gouyave

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
West Indies Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Gouyave

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gouyave

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maurice Bishop International AirportGNDLarge Airport
Canouan AirportCIWMedium Airport
Mustique AirportMQSMedium Airport
Union Island International AirportUNIMedium Airport
Lauriston AirportCRUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gouyave

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
St Johns Revenue & Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gouyave

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gouyave Gospel Hall
Gouyave Methodist Church
House of Praise Open Bible Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehova's Witnesses
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St John's Anglican Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Grenada
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Website
gogouyave.com/

🇬🇩 About Grenada

Capital St. George's
Population 111,454
Area 344 km²
GDP (USD) $1,336,418,519
GDP per capita $11,414
HDI 0.791
Life expectancy 75.2 years
Internet users 74.1%
Urban population 36.5%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1473
TLD .gd
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Grenada

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 7 Independence Day Independence Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Indian Arrival Day Indian Arrival Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Aug 3 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 11 Carnival Carnival
Oct 25 Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gouyave

What is the population of Gouyave?

Gouyave has a population of 3,378 residents and is located in Grenada. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 42.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gouyave?

Gouyave 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 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.5 inches.

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