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Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint George Parish · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Kingstown is a small city in Saint George Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with a population of 24,518. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,518 Population 12,972/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
78.8 in Annual Rain
America / St Vincent Timezone

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About Kingstown

Kingstown

Kingstown is the capital and largest city of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The city, located on the main island of Saint Vincent, has the main port and the biggest commercial center of the islands. With a population of 12,909 (2012), Kingstown is the most populous settlement in the country. It is the island's agricultural industry centre and a port of entry for tourists. The city lies within the parish of Saint George in the south-west corner of Saint Vincent.

People

Population24,518
Density12,972/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain78.8 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population24,518
Population Density12,972 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates13.1553°, -61.2274°
TimezoneAmerica/St_Vincent
Country🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
State / ProvinceSaint George Parish
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation78.8 inches (2,001 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kingstown

Kingstown is a small city in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (Saint George Parish) with a population of 24,518. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.8 inches. The timezone is America/St_Vincent.

Climate in Kingstown

Kingstown has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29.1°C), the coldest is Feb (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 607 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 25.4° / 28° 28.7
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 25.3° / 27.8° 14.4
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 25.4° / 27.9° 17.8
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 25.7° / 28.7° 23.9
May 27.9°C / 82°F 26.7° / 29.1° 29.8
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 27° / 29.2° 63.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.4° 71.0
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 27.4° / 30.1° 82.1
Sep 29.1°C / 84°F 27.7° / 30.5° 61.8
Oct 28.9°C / 84°F 27.5° / 30.2° 88.0
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.4° 87.9
Dec 27.5°C / 82°F 26° / 28.9° 38.7
Kingstown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Saint Vincent and the Grenadines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density12,972/sq mi
Coordinates13.1553°N, 61.2274°W
TimezoneAmerica/St_Vincent

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.8"
107% above Saint Vincent and the Grenadines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 16, 2025.

Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 140 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 126 km
Jul 22, 1998 88 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M5.0 128 km
Sep 18, 1998 36 km SE of Le Marin, Martinique M4.7 141 km
Aug 29, 2017 114 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados M4.7 136 km
Mar 29, 2007 49 km NW of Speightstown, Barbados M4.7 147 km
Feb 11, 2012 98 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados M4.6 135 km
May 14, 2015 48 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M4.6 125 km
May 19, 1990 4 km N of Laborie, Saint Lucia M4.6 76 km
Feb 18, 2001 61 km ESE of Byera Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.6 72 km
Aug 21, 1996 70 km ESE of Hillsborough, Grenada M4.5 116 km
Jun 10, 2004 48 km ESE of Micoud, Saint Lucia M4.5 100 km
Sep 20, 1994 19 km NE of Georgetown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.5 37 km
Jul 10, 2013 51 km WSW of Bridgetown, Barbados M4.4 132 km
May 31, 2004 26 km ESE of Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.4 37 km
Jan 8, 2017 Windward Islands M4.4 125 km
Feb 5, 1990 16 km NW of Anse La Raye, Saint Lucia M4.4 99 km
Feb 27, 2019 63 km ESE of Port Elizabeth, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.4 70 km
Mar 8, 2022 70 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M4.4 143 km
Apr 7, 2017 116 km SW of Bridgetown, Barbados M4.3 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 75 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 217 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 31 km
2017 Maria Category 5 214 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 27 km
2007 Dean Category 3 135 km
2005 Emily Category 2 143 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 149 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 189 km
1980 Allen Category 4 55 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 20 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 20 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 141 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere St. Vincent (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 20 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 77 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 105 km
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 122 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.1 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Warmest
October 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Kingstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (3.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Kingstown

Institution Type Founded Website
American University of St Vincent School of Medicine University

Schools in Kingstown

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kingstown Anglican School Annex
Pastor Bute Memorial Preschool
Methodist Church Preschool
Pastor Blue Preschool
Girls High School
Boys Grammar School
St. Martin's Secondary School
Sunny Vale Primary School
School For Children With Special Needs
St. Marys Roman Cartholic School
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Radio Stations near Kingstown

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kingstown

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bequia Heritage Museum
National Trust/Old Public Library

Libraries in Kingstown

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barrouallie Learning Resource Center0.0
Golden Grove Learning Resource Center0.0
Layou Learning Resource Center0.0
Public Library0.0
Questelles Learning Resource Centre0.0
Sandy Bay Documentation Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Kingstown

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Outdoor Vendors (Vegetable Vendors)

Hotels in Kingstown

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Cobblestone hotel, restaurant and bar
The Cobblestone Hotel, Restaurant and Bar

Restaurants in Kingstown

26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Magic
Chill’n
Chillin'
Delicious Restaurant
Eat Rite
Fishers Bar & Cafe
Kemmy and Peter's fried chicken
Kye's Vegetarian Cuisine
Labour Love
LUMIERE Restaurant
Lydias Restaurant
Pearl Food
Police Canteen
Rainbow Palace Restaurant & Bar
Rollit's Take Away
Ruby's Restaurant & Sports Pub
Ruby‘s Vegetarian Food
Stoplight restaurant and bar
Sunshine Restaurant & Bar
The Good Food Hut
The Sultan Restaurant
Toppa Top Restaurant & Bar
Veejays
Vejays bar & restaurant
Will-ees Restaurant
Yon Shun

Cafes in Kingstown

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cammies Cafe
DH One
Hazel and Mishka Spicey Food
Hot spot
Lady J Cafeteria
Life Saver Cafe
Lolas
Rick Nick' s Cafe

Clinics in Kingstown

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central medical clinic
Dr. St.Clair Thomas
Health & Dental Care
Kingstown Clinic
Sigma Medical Laboratory
Total Eye Care Ltd
Victoria Medical Centre

Dentists in Kingstown

5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

All Smiles Dental Centre
Dr. George F. Walker
H&H Dental
Rainbow Dental Lab
VC #386087923

Bus Stations in Kingstown

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Geest Bus Stop
Leeward Bus Station
Windward Bus Station "Little Tokyo"

Gas Stations in Kingstown

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rubis
Sol Gas Station

Banks in Kingstown

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Nova Scotia
Geccu
Scotiabank
St Vincent Co-operative Bank
SVG Co-operative Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Kingstown

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

George McIntosh Market
Kenmars Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Kingstown

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Airports Near Kingstown

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Argyle International AirportSVDLarge Airport
Hewanorra International AirportUVFLarge Airport
Canouan AirportCIWMedium Airport
J F Mitchell AirportBQUMedium Airport
Mustique AirportMQSMedium Airport
Union Island International AirportUNIMedium Airport
Lauriston AirportCRUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Kingstown

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Central Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kingstown

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assumption Cathedral
Good News Bible Church
Grace And Truth Hall
St George's Cathedral
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Triumph Covenant Ministries
Wilson Hill New Testament Church Of God

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/St_Vincent
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
4.9 km² (1.9 mi²)
Founded
1722
Postal Code
VC0100
Twinned With
São Tomé

🇻🇨 About Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Capital Kingstown
Population 110,211
Area 389 km²
GDP (USD) $1,072,237,037
GDP per capita $10,582
HDI 0.798
Life expectancy 71.2 years
Internet users 76.0%
Urban population 47.7%
Currency XCD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1784
TLD .vc
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingstown

What is the population of Kingstown?

Kingstown has a population of 24,518 residents and is located in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The population density is 12,972 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kingstown?

Kingstown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.8 inches.

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