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La Resource, Saint Lucia

Vieux-Fort · Saint Lucia

La Resource is a small town in Vieux-Fort, Saint Lucia with a population of 1,521. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

1,521 Population 80/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.8 in Annual Rain
America / St Lucia Timezone

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About La Resource

La Resource

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

People

Population1,521
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.8 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population1,521
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates13.7446°, -60.9577°
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 La Resource

La Resource is a small town in Saint Lucia (Vieux-Fort) with a population of 1,521. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 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.

La Resource 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 66 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

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area19.1 sq mi (49.4 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates13.7446°N, 60.9577°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

429 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 M5.2 126 km
Aug 7, 2011 61 km E of Dennery, Saint Lucia M5.2 70 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 145 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 139 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 147 km
Aug 22, 2015 71 km ESE of Le Vauclin, Martinique M4.9 111 km
Mar 25, 2025 14 km NNE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 134 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 143 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 138 km
Sep 13, 2019 39 km SSW of Soufrière, Dominica M4.8 146 km
Dec 30, 2000 45 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.8 142 km
Sep 18, 1998 36 km SE of Le Marin, Martinique M4.7 70 km
Mar 29, 2007 49 km NW of Speightstown, Barbados M4.7 111 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 61 km
Jun 28, 2008 20 km N of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M4.6 146 km
Apr 21, 2022 20 km NW of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M4.6 145 km
May 19, 1990 4 km N of Laborie, Saint Lucia M4.6 6 km
Feb 18, 2001 61 km ESE of Byera Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines M4.6 81 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 4 146 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 147 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 41 km
2017 Maria Category 5 142 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 46 km
2007 Dean Category 3 64 km
2005 Emily Category 2 213 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 217 km
1999 Jose Category 1 256 km
1995 Marilyn Category 1 119 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 269 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 23 122 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 122 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 122 km
1902 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 1,680 52 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 96 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 90 km
2021 SOUFRIERE VOLCANO Astronomical 0.1 m 52 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 134 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 73 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Qualibou (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 14 km
Soufriere St. Vincent Stratovolcano 1,220 m (4,003 ft) 1979 52 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 120 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 173 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 177 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 178 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 185 km
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 193 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

La Resource 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 La Resource

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School
Vieux-Fort Infant School
Plain View Combined School
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Radio Stations near La Resource

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 La Resource

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sessene Descartes House

Libraries in La Resource

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

Farmers Markets in La Resource

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

Hotels in La Resource

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa
Serenity At Coconut Bay
Skyway Hotel

Restaurants in La Resource

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Bird
Neils Hideaway

Clinics in La Resource

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Get Well Medical Center

Bus Stations in La Resource

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LC #5226673726
Vieux Fort to Laborie/Choisuel

Gas Stations in La Resource

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rubis
Rubis
Rubis

Banks in La Resource

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Caribbean International Bank
Scotiabank

Stadiums & Teams in La Resource

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Resource

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Resource

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Apostolic Faith Church
Church Of God seven days
Holy Redeemer Catholic Chapel

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 La Resource

What is the population of La Resource?

La Resource has a population of 1,521 residents and is located in Saint Lucia. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 19.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Resource?

La Resource 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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