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Massacre, Dominica

Saint Paul Parish · Dominica

Massacre is a small town in Saint Paul Parish, Dominica with a population of 1,552. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,552 Population 746/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Massacre

Massacre

Massacre is a town in Saint Paul Parish, Dominica, with about 1,200 inhabitants. It is located on the central west coast of the island, to the north of the capital, Roseau, on the Massacre River.

People

Population1,552
Density746/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population1,552
Population Density746 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates15.3469°, -61.3916°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Paul Parish
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation74.7 inches (1,896 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Massacre

Massacre is a small town in Dominica (Saint Paul Parish) with a population of 1,552. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.7 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Massacre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above Dominica avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density746/sq mi
Coordinates15.3469°N, 61.3916°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"
96% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 120 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 110 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 98 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 127 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 61 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 18 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 93 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 19 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 83 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 112 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 140 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 83 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 18 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 50 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 91 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 82 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 64 km
Jun 14, 2005 4 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M4.9 11 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 98 km
Feb 2, 2016 47 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 100 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
2024 Beryl Category 5 300 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 89 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 203 km
2017 Maria Category 5 12 km
2017 Irma Category 5 233 km
2017 Jose Category 4 260 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 184 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 203 km
2010 Earl Category 2 275 km
2007 Dean Category 3 110 km
2000 Debby Category 1 202 km
1999 Jose Category 2 163 km
1998 Georges Category 4 173 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 210 km
1995 Luis Category 4 221 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 20 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 196 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 106 km
1980 Allen Category 4 184 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 63 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m - 63 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 63 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 50 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m - 90 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m - 97 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake - - 61 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake - 390 98 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake - - 113 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 7 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 10 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 12 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 17 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 30 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 65 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 83 km
Qualibou Caldera 777 m (2,549 ft) 1766 173 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 9.0 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 8.8 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.5 in

Massacre has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (3.1").

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Radio Stations near Massacre

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 Massacre

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dominica Museum
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in Massacre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alliance Française0.0
Grand Bay Community Centre0.0
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 Massacre

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market
Old Market
Portsmouth Market

Hotels in Massacre

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Springfield Guest House

Restaurants in Massacre

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tina's Corner

Gas Stations in Massacre

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

gas supplies & equipment
np
Rubi's
Sukies propane
West Indies Oil Gas Station

Banks in Massacre

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

National Commerical Bank
Standard Commerce Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Massacre

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Airports Near Massacre

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
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 Massacre

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembly Hall of Jehovah´s Witnesses
Massacre Church
Roman Catholic Church of Canefield

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massacre

What is the population of Massacre?

Massacre has a population of 1,552 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 746 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Massacre?

Massacre has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.7 inches.

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