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Marigot, Dominica

Saint Andrew Parish · Dominica

Marigot is a small town in Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica with a population of 2,669. Elevation: 276 ft (84 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,669 Population 1,283/sq mi density
276 ft Elevation 84 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
82.6 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Marigot

Marigot

Marigot is the largest settlement of Saint Andrew Parish in northeastern Dominica. The village has a population of 2,676 people, and is home to a Fisheries Complex as well as the island's main airport. Kokoy is the main language spoken in the village, a dialect of Antiguan and Barbudan Creole brought to the village by Antiguan and Montserratian settlers.

People

Population2,669
Density1,283/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain82.6 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Population2,669
Population Density1,283 / sq mi
Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Coordinates15.5374°, -61.2820°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Andrew Parish
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation82.6 inches (2,097 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marigot

Marigot is a small town in Dominica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 2,669. The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.6 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Marigot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 276 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Dominica avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation276 ft (84 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,283/sq mi
Coordinates15.5374°N, 61.2820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.6"
117% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,352 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 115 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 133 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 96 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 42 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 108 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 56 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 69 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 42 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 131 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 147 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 137 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 60 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 111 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 117 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 59 km
Dec 7, 2001 44 km N of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.1 132 km
Feb 15, 2022 37 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.0 137 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 60 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 7 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 73 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 228 km
2017 Maria Category 5 15 km
2017 Irma Category 5 209 km
2017 Jose Category 4 237 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 164 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 228 km
2010 Earl Category 2 251 km
2007 Dean Category 3 134 km
2000 Debby Category 1 179 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 293 km
1999 Jose Category 2 139 km
1998 Georges Category 4 148 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 187 km
1995 Luis Category 4 198 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 5 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 174 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 84 km
1980 Allen Category 4 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 81 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m - 81 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 81 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 48 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 145 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m - 107 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m - 113 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake - - 56 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake - 390 102 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake - - 130 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diablotins, Morne (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 13 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 18 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 19 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 26 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 32 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 70 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 82 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 163 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in

Marigot has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Marigot

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Concord School Area - - - -
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Radio Stations near Marigot

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 Marigot

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dominica Museum
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in Marigot

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

Farmers Markets in Marigot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market
Old Market
Portsmouth Market

Hotels in Marigot

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Guest House
Pagua Bay House

Restaurants in Marigot

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ma Raffo's Cuisine
Pagua Bay Bar & Grill
Tilou Kanawa
Waitukubuli's Authentic Kitchen

Clinics in Marigot

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Village Pharmacy and Musical Center

Gas Stations in Marigot

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rubi's Marigot

Banks in Marigot

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marigot Co-Operative Credit Union Limited

Stadiums & Teams in Marigot

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Airports Near Marigot

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium Airport
Douglas-Charles AirportDOMMedium Airport
Marie-Galante AirportGBJMedium Airport
Basse-Terre Baillif AirportBBRSmall Airport
St-François AirportSFCSmall Airport
Terre-de-Haut AirportLSSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Marigot

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Concord Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marigot

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Marigot Methodist Church
Mariot Congregation of Jehovah´s Witnesses
Salybia Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica
Elevation
157 m (515 ft)

🇩🇲 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marigot

What is the population of Marigot?

Marigot has a population of 2,669 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 1,283 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marigot?

Marigot 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 81°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.6 inches.

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