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La Plaine, Dominica

Saint Patrick Parish · Dominica

La Plaine is a small town in Saint Patrick Parish, Dominica with a population of 1,332. Elevation: 285 ft (87 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,332 Population 640/sq mi density
285 ft Elevation 87 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
78.7 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About La Plaine

Boetica ist ein Ort im Südosten von Dominica. Die Gemeinde hatte im Jahr 2011 149 Einwohner. Boetica liegt im Parish Saint Patrick.

People

Population1,332
Density640/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain78.7 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Population1,332
Population Density640 / sq mi
Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Coordinates15.3277°, -61.2475°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Patrick Parish
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation78.7 inches (1,998 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Plaine

La Plaine is a small town in Dominica (Saint Patrick Parish) with a population of 1,332. The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet (87 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.7 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

La Plaine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 285 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Dominica avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation285 ft (87 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density640/sq mi
Coordinates15.3277°N, 61.2475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,306 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 132 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 26 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 114 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 73 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 83 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 94 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 90 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 30 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 76 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 97 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 139 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 76 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 85 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 38 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 19 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 20 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 86 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 65 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 83 km
Dec 25, 2009 21 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.9 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 76 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 210 km
2017 Maria Category 5 10 km
2017 Irma Category 5 230 km
2017 Jose Category 4 253 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 188 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 209 km
2010 Earl Category 2 273 km
2007 Dean Category 3 114 km
2000 Debby Category 1 201 km
1999 Jose Category 2 156 km
1998 Georges Category 4 168 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 210 km
1995 Luis Category 4 219 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 20 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 197 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 104 km
1980 Allen Category 4 188 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 57 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 57 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 57 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 63 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 83 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 90 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 73 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 84 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 107 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Watt, Morne (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 7 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 10 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 13 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 25 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 37 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 58 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 91 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 168 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 8.9 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 9.7 in Wettest
December 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in

La Plaine has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in La Plaine

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jones Beaupierre School
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Radio Stations near La Plaine

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

Museums in La Plaine

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dominica Museum
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in La Plaine

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Grand Bay Community Centre0.0
Marigot Library0.0
Roseau Public Library0.0
Ross University School of Medicine - Anne Ross Library0.0
Tunubuku Library & Computer Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in La Plaine

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market
Old Market
Portsmouth Market

Restaurants in La Plaine

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RiverSide Caffe

Stadiums & Teams in La Plaine

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Plaine

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Martinique Aimé Césaire International AirportFDFLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Plaine

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Boetica
Boetica

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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

Volcanoes Near La Plaine

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Plaine

What is the population of La Plaine?

La Plaine has a population of 1,332 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 640 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Plaine?

La Plaine has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.7 inches.

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