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The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba

Saba · Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba

The Bottom is a small town in Saba, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba with a population of 488. Elevation: 728 ft (222 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

488 Population
728 ft Elevation 222 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
45.0 in Annual Rain
America / Kralendijk Timezone

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People

Population488

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Population488
Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates17.6265°, -63.2497°
TimezoneAmerica/Kralendijk
Country🇧🇶 Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba
State / ProvinceSaba
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation45.0 inches (1,143 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About The Bottom

The Bottom is a small town in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba (Saba) with a population of 488. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet (222 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 45.0 inches. The timezone is America/Kralendijk.

The Bottom has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 728 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates17.6265°N, 63.2497°W
TimezoneAmerica/Kralendijk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.0"
18% above Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

804 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 127 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 111 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 30 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 116 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 133 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 77 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 114 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 95 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 57 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 44 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 94 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 62 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 38 km
Jul 17, 2010 74 km ENE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.9 128 km
Mar 30, 2004 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 115 km
Feb 25, 2010 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 115 km
Jan 8, 1994 50 km ESE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M4.8 133 km
May 18, 2013 27 km SW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.8 134 km
Mar 9, 2013 2 km WNW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M4.7 30 km
May 20, 2013 59 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M4.7 128 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
2025 Erin Category 5 235 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 109 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 278 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 133 km
2017 Maria Category 5 115 km
2017 Irma Category 5 53 km
2017 Jose Category 4 183 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 59 km
2011 Irene Category 1 288 km
2010 Earl Category 4 98 km
2008 Omar Category 4 94 km
2004 Frances Category 4 257 km
2000 Debby Category 1 57 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 42 km
1999 Jose Category 2 31 km
1998 Georges Category 3 45 km
1997 Erika Category 1 213 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 203 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 49 km
1995 Luis Category 4 86 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1985 GUADELOUPE Earthquake 0.1 m - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 2 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 35 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 56 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 89 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in

The Bottom has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in The Bottom

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sacred Heart School - - - -
Saba Comprehensive School - - - -
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Radio Stations near The Bottom

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
X103.9 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
X-Radio 91.3 (US) international MP3 192 kbps
X-Radio (US) international MP3 192 kbps

Museums in The Bottom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Harry L. Johnson Museum
Saba Heritage Center

Hotels in The Bottom

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Queen's Garden Resort

Restaurants in The Bottom

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angelina's Bar & Restaurant
Deep End Bar and Grill
Island Flavor
Pop's Place
Rendezvous

Cafes in The Bottom

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bottom Bean Cafe

Gas Stations in The Bottom

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BQ #5285141345

Gyms in The Bottom

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

F3 Fun Free Fitness Center

Airports Near The Bottom

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Princess Juliana International AirportSXMLarge Airport
Robert L. Bradshaw International AirportSKBLarge Airport
Clayton J. Lloyd International AirportAXAMedium Airport
F. D. Roosevelt AirportEUXMedium Airport
Grand Case-l'Espérance AirportSFGMedium Airport
Juancho E. Yrausquin AirportSABMedium Airport
St. Jean AirportSBHMedium Airport
Vance W. Amory International AirportNEVMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in The Bottom

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Church
Sacred Heart Church
St. Joseph's Chapel
Wesleyan Holiness Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Kralendijk

🇧🇶 About Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba

Population 18,012
Area 328 km²
HDI 0.830
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Dutch, Papiamento
Calling code +599
TLD .bq
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bottom

What is the population of The Bottom?

The Bottom has a population of 488 residents and is located in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba..

What is the weather like in The Bottom?

The Bottom 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 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.0 inches.

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