Upper Prince’s Quarter, Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten

Upper Prince’s Quarter is a small town in Sint Maarten with a population of 4,020. Elevation: 407 ft (124 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,020 Population 17/sq mi density
407 ft Elevation 124 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
America / Lower Princes Timezone

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About Upper Prince’s Quarter

Upper Prince’s Quarter

Upper Prince's Quarter is een dorp in Sint Maarten. De nederzetting bevindt zich aan de kust in oosten van het land. Het dorp is vernoemd naar Hendrik van Oranje-Nassau die in 1835 Sint Maarten bezocht had, en bestaat uit een lower (lager) en een upper (hoger) gedeelte.

People

Population4,020
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Population4,020
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Coordinates18.0328°, -63.0308°
TimezoneAmerica/Lower_Princes
Country🇸🇽 Sint Maarten
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,020 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Upper Prince’s Quarter

Upper Prince’s Quarter is a small town in Sint Maarten with a population of 4,020. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet (124 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 40.2 inches. The timezone is America/Lower_Princes.

Climate in Upper Prince’s Quarter

Upper Prince’s Quarter has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 23.2° / 28.5° 69.4
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 23° / 28.5° 53.3
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 28.9° 47.8
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 24.2° / 29.6° 60.8
May 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 95.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 26° / 31.2° 61.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 26.1° / 31.3° 97.8
Aug 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 108.8
Sep 29°C / 84°F 26.4° / 31.6° 112.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.1° 163.2
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 30° 163.5
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 24° / 29.2° 102.6
Upper Prince’s Quarter 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. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 407 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Sint Maarten avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area243.7 sq mi (631.3 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates18.0328°N, 63.0308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Lower_Princes

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Sint Maarten avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,091 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Feb 21, 1990 17 km NW of Brades, Montserrat M5.8 146 km
Mar 17, 1997 90 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.5 111 km
Dec 8, 1998 95 km NE of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 138 km
Nov 18, 1990 26 km NE of Upper Hell's Gate, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.4 26 km
Jan 24, 2021 76 km E of Cruz Bay, U.S. Virgin Islands M5.4 113 km
Apr 30, 2013 Leeward Islands M5.3 108 km
Oct 1, 2002 65 km N of The Valley, Anguilla M5.3 87 km
Oct 18, 1990 35 km W of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 101 km
Oct 27, 1990 26 km WNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.2 43 km
Feb 9, 2018 111 km N of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.2 130 km
Jun 17, 2022 26 km NNE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.1 46 km
Mar 3, 2006 113 km NNW of Sandy Ground Village, Anguilla M5.1 133 km
Aug 27, 1990 25 km NE of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M5.1 148 km
Jul 4, 2012 13 km ESE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 11 km
Jan 21, 2011 35 km SW of Oranjestad, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 91 km
Feb 2, 2011 38 km SW of The Bottom, Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba M5.0 89 km
Apr 19, 2014 69 km ESE of The Valley, Anguilla M5.0 62 km
Apr 21, 1994 29 km SE of Blowing Point Village, Anguilla M5.0 16 km
Mar 30, 2004 38 km WSW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 108 km
Feb 25, 2010 54 km NW of Codrington, Antigua and Barbuda M4.9 86 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 5 187 km
2023 Tammy Category 1 64 km
2019 Jerry Category 1 233 km
2019 Dorian Category 1 160 km
2017 Maria Category 5 165 km
2017 Irma Category 5 11 km
2017 Jose Category 4 132 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 3 8 km
2010 Earl Category 4 53 km
2008 Omar Category 4 94 km
2004 Frances Category 4 209 km
2000 Debby Category 1 29 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 8 km
1999 Jose Category 2 23 km
1998 Georges Category 3 93 km
1997 Erika Category 2 163 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 254 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 50 km
1995 Luis Category 4 40 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 139 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 - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Saba (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Saba Stratovolcano 887 m (2,910 ft) 1640 50 km
Quill, The Stratovolcano 601 m (1,972 ft) 250 62 km
Liamuiga Stratovolcano 1,156 m (3,793 ft) 160 78 km
Nevis Peak Stratovolcano 985 m (3,232 ft) Unknown 109 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
March 78°F (25°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
June 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in

Upper Prince’s Quarter has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Upper Prince’s Quarter

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marie G. de Weever School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Upper Prince’s Quarter

15 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Klass FM 92.9 (AI) - MP3 48 kbps
X103.9 (US) - AAC+ 64 kbps
Q104.3 (US) classic rock, new york's classic rock AAC
Q106.1 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 48 kbps
KOOL 102.7 FM (US) oldies MP3
X-Radio 91.3 (US) international MP3 192 kbps
X-Radio (US) international MP3 192 kbps
Kool 106.9 (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Q 101.9 (US) adult contemporary AAC
Q 94.1 (US) country AAC+ 64 kbps
Q107.3 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 32 kbps
Q106.5 (US) urban adult contemporary AAC+ 48 kbps
Q107.5 (US) pop, top 40 AAC+ 56 kbps
Q104.3 - AAC
Q93.3 (US) urban contemporary AAC

Museums in Upper Prince’s Quarter

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amuseum Naturalis - Musée et centre d'interprétation
Heritage Collection Museum
Musée du Patrimoine Le Brigantin
Musée Wall House
Sint Maarten Museum
Yoda Guy Movie Exhibit

Libraries in Upper Prince’s Quarter

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblithèque de Lorient0.0
Biblothèque Territoriale0.0
Médiathèque0.0
Philipsburg Jubilee Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Upper Prince’s Quarter

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fish Market
Marigot Market
Philipsburg Market Place
WSC GROUP

Restaurants in Upper Prince’s Quarter

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beauty Cristal
Cacao Patio
Cactus Diner
Caribean Vibez / Kappers Bar & Grill
Garden Restaurant
Sabor Colombiano
Snack Bar
TJ's Cassava Coalpot Restaurant
Wang Jiao Restaurant

Breweries in Upper Prince’s Quarter

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
SXM Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Upper Prince’s Quarter

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Upper Prince’s Quarter

7 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Upper Prince’s Quarter

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Maarten Apostolic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Lower_Princes

🇸🇽 About Sint Maarten

Capital Philipsburg
Population 40,654
Area 21 km²
GDP (USD) $1,686,525,953
GDP per capita $39,452
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 76.4 years
Urban population 100.0%
Currency XCG (Guilder)
Languages English, French, Dutch
Calling code +1721
TLD .sx
Driving side right

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What is the population of Upper Prince’s Quarter?

Upper Prince’s Quarter has a population of 4,020 residents and is located in Sint Maarten. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 243.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Upper Prince’s Quarter?

Upper Prince’s Quarter 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. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Blowing Point Village 1,067 pop · 10.8 mi The Quarter 1,067 pop · 12.1 mi Sandy Ground Village 1,067 pop · 12.3 mi North Hill Village 1,067 pop · 12.3 mi Farrington 1,067 pop · 12.6 mi The Valley 1,067 pop · 12.9 mi Stoney Ground 1,067 pop · 13.0 mi Sandy Hill 1,067 pop · 13.1 mi North Side 1,067 pop · 13.6 mi East End Village 1,067 pop · 14.0 mi Island Harbour 1,067 pop · 15.5 mi Upper Hell's Gate, SB 2,810 pop · 29.9 mi Oranjestad, SE 1,021 pop · 38.1 mi Saint Paul’s 2,460 pop · 45.2 mi
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