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Pont Cassé, Dominica

Saint Paul Parish · Dominica

Pont Cassé is a small town in Saint Paul Parish, Dominica with a population of 702. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

702 Population 338/sq mi density
1,952 ft Elevation 595 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
74.7 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Pont Cassé

Pont Cassé is situated in the Saint Paul Parish in Dominica. It is located almost in the middle of Dominica, close to Belles Village northeast of the national capital, Roseau, and close to Morne Trois Pitons, the mountain which dominates the southern center of the country. As of 2006 it has a population of 100.

People

Population702
Density338/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain74.7 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Population702
Population Density338 / sq mi
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Coordinates15.3667°, -61.3500°
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 Pont Cassé

Pont Cassé is a small town in Dominica (Saint Paul Parish) with a population of 702. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet (595 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.

Pont Cassé 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 1,952 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

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density338/sq mi
Coordinates15.3667°N, 61.3500°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

1,288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jan 20, 2023 40 km WSW of Pointe-Noire, Guadeloupe M6.1 122 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 22 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 125 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 62 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 106 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, 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 23 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 150 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 79 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 109 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 137 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 78 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 48 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 87 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 14 km
Oct 31, 1990 25 km NE of Le Lorrain, Martinique M4.9 65 km
Nov 27, 1992 4 km NE of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M4.9 61 km
Mar 1, 2004 42 km NE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M4.9 79 km
Oct 20, 1992 49 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M4.9 95 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 85 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 208 km
2017 Maria Category 5 7 km
2017 Irma Category 5 229 km
2017 Jose Category 4 256 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 182 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 208 km
2010 Earl Category 2 272 km
2007 Dean Category 3 114 km
2000 Debby Category 1 199 km
1999 Jose Category 2 159 km
1998 Georges Category 4 169 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 207 km
1995 Luis Category 4 218 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 16 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 193 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 64 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 64 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 64 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 52 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 90 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 98 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 62 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 96 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 114 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Trois Pitons, Morne (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 2 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 8 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 13 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 16 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 29 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 174 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 175 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

Pont Cassé 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 Pont Cassé

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 Pont Cassé

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Dominica Museum
Interpretation room
Old Mill Cultural Centre

Libraries in Pont Cassé

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 Pont Cassé

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Main Market
Old Market
Portsmouth Market

Hotels in Pont Cassé

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel natur cabin's
Papillote Wilderness Retreat
Springhold Hostel

Restaurants in Pont Cassé

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunch & Munch
Cafe Mon Plezi
DohHaveTo
Irma's Bar (Chicken)
M & G's Dinner
Papillote Gardens
river rock cafe
Roxy's Mountain Lodge
Zeb & Zepis bistro

Cafes in Pont Cassé

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coyes Cozy Cafe and Craft

Veterinaries in Pont Cassé

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr Rick

Stadiums & Teams in Pont Cassé

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Airports Near Pont Cassé

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 Pont Cassé

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Cochrane Pentecostal Church

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Waterfalls
8
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica
Elevation
595 m (1,952 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

Volcanoes Near Pont Cassé

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m 920

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pont Cassé

What is the population of Pont Cassé?

Pont Cassé has a population of 702 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 338 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pont Cassé?

Pont Cassé 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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