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Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe
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Pointe-Noire is a small city in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe with a population of 7,749. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 7,749 |
| Population Density | 328 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.2322°, -61.7892° |
| Timezone | America/Guadeloupe |
| Country | 🇬🇵 Guadeloupe |
| State / Province | Guadeloupe |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.0 inches (1,549 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire is a small city in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe) with a population of 7,749. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.0 inches. The timezone is America/Guadeloupe.
Climate in Pointe-Noire
Pointe-Noire has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28°C), the coldest is Jan (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1564 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above Guadeloupe avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.2322°N, 61.7892°W |
| Timezone | America/Guadeloupe |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 4.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1997 | WHITE RIVER VALLEY | Explosion | 3.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 2004 | BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1 | 62 km |
| 1999 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1843 | POINTE-A-PITRE | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 5,000 | 53 km |
| 2006 | SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO | Astronomical | 1.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1985 | GUADELOUPE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 112 km |
| 2005 | DOMINICA PASSAGE | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1690 | ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere Guadeloupe | Stratovolcano | 1,467 m (4,813 ft) | 1977 | 25 km |
| Soufriere Hills | Stratovolcano | 915 m (3,002 ft) | 2013 | 68 km |
| Diables, Morne aux | Lava dome(s) | 861 m (2,825 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Diablotins, Morne | Stratovolcano | 1,430 m (4,692 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Trois Pitons, Morne | Complex | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) | 920 | 108 km |
| Watt, Morne | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,224 m (4,016 ft) | 1997 | 115 km |
| Plat Pays, Morne | Stratovolcano | 940 m (3,084 ft) | 1270 | 119 km |
| Nevis Peak | Stratovolcano | 985 m (3,232 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Liamuiga | Stratovolcano | 1,156 m (3,793 ft) | 160 | 166 km |
| Pelee | Stratovolcano | 1,394 m (4,573 ft) | 1932 | 172 km |
| Quill, The | Stratovolcano | 601 m (1,972 ft) | 250 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in |
Pointe-Noire has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and February the driest (2.5").
Schools in Pointe-Noire
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École primaire Baillargent | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Baillargent | — | — | — | — |
| Section d'enseignement professionnel du Lycée polyvalent Pointe Noire | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Malendure | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Malendure | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Maurice Annerose | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Guyonneau | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Faustin Bardochan | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée polyvalent de Pointe-Noire | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Timoléon Berbain | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Renaud David | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Courbaril | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Rosalie Bellevue | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pointe-Noire
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bel Radio Guadeloupe | — | MP3 |
Museums in Pointe-Noire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distillerie Reimonenq (Musée du Rhum) | ||||
| Habitation Côte-sous-le-Vent | ||||
| La Maison du Cacao | ||||
| Maison de la Banane | ||||
| Musée Du Café (Café Chaulet) | ||||
| Musée Gerty Archimède |
Libraries in Pointe-Noire
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Multimédia Paul Mado | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque municipale Ancelot Bellaire | 0.0 | |||||
| C.D.I | 0.0 | |||||
| Capesterre library | 0.0 | |||||
| Centre de Documentation et d’Information Edmond Lanclas | 0.0 | |||||
| Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Deshaies library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lamentin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Librairie Generale | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Caraibe (LAMECA) | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque intercommunale Albert Béville | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathèque Médélice BAPTISTA | 0.0 | |||||
| Saint-Claude library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pointe-Noire
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espace Maya | |||||
| Fishmarket | |||||
| Les Halles | |||||
| Marché aux Poissons | |||||
| Marché aux poissons Monique Nafer | |||||
| Marché aux vivres | |||||
| Marché de Basse-Terre | |||||
| Marché de Gourdeliane | |||||
| Marché des Mornes | |||||
| Marché nocture de Petit-Bourg | |||||
| Point de vente des produits de la mer de Bananier |
Hotels in Pointe-Noire
4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pointe-Noire
28 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pointe-Noire
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Pointe-Noire
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Pointe-Noire
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Pointe-Noire
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pointe-Noire
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pointe-Noire
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Pointe-Noire
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LéKouz |
Stadiums & Teams in Pointe-Noire
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pointe-Noire
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| John A. Osborne Airport | MNI | Large Airport |
| Maryse Condé International Airport | PTP | Large Airport |
| Douglas-Charles Airport | DOM | Medium Airport |
| Marie-Galante Airport | GBJ | Medium Airport |
| Basse-Terre Baillif Airport | BBR | Small Airport |
| La Désirade Airport | DSD | Small Airport |
| St-François Airport | SFC | Small Airport |
| Terre-de-Haut Airport | LSS | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pointe-Noire
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| La Poste | |
| PIGEON |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pointe-Noire
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapelle de Pigeon | |
| Église Adventiste du Septième Jour | |
| Église évangélique de la réconciliation | |
| Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption | |
| Sanctuaire Notre-Dame-des-Larmes | |
| Temple Adventiste |
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What is the population of Pointe-Noire?
Pointe-Noire has a population of 7,749 residents and is located in Guadeloupe. The population density is 328 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pointe-Noire?
Pointe-Noire has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.0 inches.