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Saint-François, Guadeloupe

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Saint-François is a small city in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe with a population of 12,732. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,732 Population 336/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
50.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guadeloupe Timezone

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People

Population12,732
Density336/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain50.9 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population12,732
Population Density336 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates16.2524°, -61.2733°
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe
Country🇬🇵 Guadeloupe
State / ProvinceGuadeloupe
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation50.9 inches (1,293 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Saint-François

Saint-François is a small city in Guadeloupe (Guadeloupe) with a population of 12,732. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guadeloupe.

Climate in Saint-François

Saint-François 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 20.7° / 29.1° 91.8
Feb 25°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.1° 58.3
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.6° 69.1
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.2° 98.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 30.9° 127.3
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.5° / 31.4° 104.4
Jul 27.9°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.6° 140.8
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.8° 164.5
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 31.7° 191.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31.2° 211.0
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 22.1° / 30.4° 177.1
Dec 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 29.5° 130.4
Saint-François has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Guadeloupe avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area37.9 sq mi (98.1 km²)
Population Density336/sq mi
Coordinates16.2524°N, 61.2733°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guadeloupe

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above Guadeloupe avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,509 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 95 km
May 16, 2014 114 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.9 134 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 119 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 73 km
Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 134 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 84 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 30 km
Jun 30, 2003 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.7 135 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 117 km
Oct 27, 2000 67 km E of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 150 km
Apr 17, 2017 76 km ESE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.6 134 km
Apr 19, 1991 80 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 100 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 52 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 80 km
Feb 23, 2000 111 km ENE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.5 137 km
Dec 20, 1999 23 km NNE of Piggotts, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 127 km
Sep 25, 2001 38 km ESE of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 86 km
Aug 28, 1999 43 km E of Parham, Antigua and Barbuda M5.4 97 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 57 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 48 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 298 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 295 km
2017 Maria Category 5 87 km
2017 Irma Category 5 137 km
2017 Jose Category 4 167 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 2 87 km
2010 Earl Category 3 176 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 298 km
2007 Dean Category 3 211 km
2000 Debby Category 1 102 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 229 km
1999 Jose Category 2 64 km
1998 Georges Category 4 72 km
1997 Erika Category 1 246 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 109 km
1995 Luis Category 4 120 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 68 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 95 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 6 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 110 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 110 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 79 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 110 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 103 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 110 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 73 km
1690 ANTIGUA; SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Earthquake 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere Guadeloupe (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 48 km
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 73 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 84 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 98 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 105 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 110 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 111 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 161 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 171 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 2.3 in
April 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in

Saint-François has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Saint-François

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle Pombiray
École primaire Christophe Proto
École maternelle Bourg Saint-françois
École primaire Kawann
École Élementaire de Pombiray
Collège Alexandre Macal
École primaire Huberta Ferly
École élémentaire Christian Gobert
École primaire Angèle Nayagom-Epither
École maternelle Christian Gobert
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Radio Stations near Saint-François

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bel Radio Guadeloupe MP3

Museums in Saint-François

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Beauport - Pays de la canne
Musée Costumes et Traditions
Musée de la Préhistoire Edgar Clerc
Musée de la vie d'Antan
Musée des Beaux-Arts

Libraries in Saint-François

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beauséjour library0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
C.D.I0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
CDI0.0
Librairie Plus0.0
Médiathèque du Gosier0.0
Médiathèque Raoul Georges Nicolo0.0
Moule library0.0
Petit Canal Library0.0
Sainte-Anne library0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-François

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles aux poissons
Marché
Marché
Marché au Poisson
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Marché de Sainte-Anne
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du Mercredi
Marché du vendredi
Marché La Rotonde
Marché nocturne de Vallette
Marché nocturne du Gosier
Zabym Fruits Légumes

Hotels in Saint-François

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Home
Hotel Amaudo
Hôtel la Christophine
La Cocoteraie
La Maison Calebasse
Le Village de la Marina
Manganao
Résidence les Cateletes
Villa Blue Lagoon St François
Village Pierre et Vacance

Restaurants in Saint-François

60 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahia Lounge Café
Blue Café
Cafe Wango
Cap sur l'océan
Chez Christine
Chez Honoré
Chez Houllier
Chez Léléne
Chez Man Michel
Chez Nous
Colmano
Crêperie Le Cluster
Délices des mers
Hostellerie des Chateaux
JP ô Piano
L & B
L'Amandier
L'Autre Version
L'entracte
L'Optimiste
La Case Kréol- Chez Kri-kri
La Kaz
La Plage
La Porte des Indes
La Rhumerie de Pirate
Le Bisciot De Saint-François
Le Cactus
Le Carré
Le Colombo
Le Domino
Le filet du pêcheur
Le Mabouya dans la bouteille
Le Poivrier
Le Ptit ilet
Le Raou
Le Refuge Du Port
Le Rhumarin
Les Apprentis
Les Frères de la Côte
Les pieds dans l’eau
Les Raisins Clairs
Les Salines
Mervillon
Oce'Ann
Pizza
Pizza Hot Saint-François
Pizza Jo
Plaisir
Quai 17
Restaurant 619
Restaurant à volonté de Pierre et Vacances
Restaurant le Mille Sabords
Restaurant Ti Coco
Resto des Artistes
Seaside
Sun Gril
Sushi Minato
Ti Francine
Villa Léanne
WANA

Cafes in Saint-François

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beat Brass Cafe
Café Corail
Chatime
Coco' Snack
Kazathe Saint-Francois - Salon De The

Theatres in Saint-François

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

École de de théâtre Pawòl A Nèg Soubarou

Dentists in Saint-François

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinet dentaire du golf
Cabinet Panabières-Ragot

Bus Stations in Saint-François

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gare Routière

Gas Stations in Saint-François

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
Vito
Vito
Vito
Vito

Banks in Saint-François

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque Populaire
BNP Paribas
BRED
Groupama

Shopping Malls in Saint-François

5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centre Commercial Marina Golf
Crystal Beach
Le Trezel
Les Comptoirs de Saint-François
Pradel

Golf Courses in Saint-François

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golf International de Saint-François

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-François

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Saint-François

7 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Saint-François

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Poste

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-François

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle
Chapelle catholique Saint-Paul à Pombiray
Chapelle de la Baie Olive
Église de Mérano
Eglise Evangélique de la Revelation
Église Saint-François-d'Assise

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guadeloupe

🇬🇵 About Guadeloupe

Capital Basse-Terre
Population 443,000
Area 1,780 km²
HDI 0.830
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages French
Calling code +590
TLD .gp
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-François

What is the population of Saint-François?

Saint-François has a population of 12,732 residents and is located in Guadeloupe. The population density is 336 people per square mile, spread across 37.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Saint-François?

Saint-François has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.9 inches.

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