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Vieille Case, Dominica

Saint Andrew Parish · Dominica

Vieille Case is a small town in Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica with a population of 726. Elevation: 358 ft (109 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

726 Population 349/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
America / Dominica Timezone

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About Vieille Case

Vieille Case

Vieille Case, sometimes spelled as Vielle-Case, is a village on the north coast of Dominica. The Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies was first inhabited by the Kalinago people who were referred to as Caribs by the Europeans. Itassi is the Kalinago name for the area in Dominica which is now known as Vieille Case.

People

Population726
Density349/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Population726
Population Density349 / sq mi
Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Coordinates15.6142°, -61.4082°
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica
Country🇩🇲 Dominica
State / ProvinceSaint Andrew Parish
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vieille Case

Vieille Case is a small town in Dominica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 726. The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet (109 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 76.3 inches. The timezone is America/Dominica.

Vieille Case 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 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Dominica avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density349/sq mi
Coordinates15.6142°N, 61.4082°W
TimezoneAmerica/Dominica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above Dominica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,365 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 99 km
Mar 26, 2021 65 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.8 150 km
Sep 24, 1996 10 km WSW of Soufrière, Dominica M5.8 47 km
Jun 8, 1999 67 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.8 124 km
Feb 14, 2005 13 km SW of Petites Anses, Guadeloupe M5.8 40 km
Jul 12, 1990 Windward Islands M5.8 148 km
Feb 3, 2017 59 km ENE of Sainte-Marie, Martinique M5.8 112 km
Jan 5, 2001 21 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.7 68 km
Oct 18, 2016 14 km WSW of Pointe Michel, Dominica M5.6 45 km
Jul 23, 1994 30 km NNE of Anse-Bertrand, Guadeloupe M5.5 122 km
Aug 15, 1994 61 km NE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.5 145 km
Mar 1, 1990 48 km NNE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.4 133 km
Aug 3, 1992 47 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.4 66 km
Feb 6, 2008 66 km ENE of La Trinité, Martinique M5.3 127 km
May 7, 2010 Leeward Islands M5.2 113 km
Apr 5, 2001 46 km E of Grand-Bourg, Guadeloupe M5.1 65 km
Dec 7, 2001 44 km N of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.1 126 km
Jan 24, 2010 34 km SSE of Beauséjour, Guadeloupe M5.0 69 km
Feb 8, 2005 6 km SSW of Marigot, Dominica M5.0 18 km
Sep 9, 2011 20 km NNE of Basse-Pointe, Martinique M5.0 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Tammy Category 1 85 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 228 km
2017 Maria Category 5 16 km
2017 Irma Category 5 206 km
2017 Jose Category 4 236 km
2014 Gonzalo Category 1 154 km
2010 Earl Category 3 247 km
2010 Tomas Category 2 228 km
2007 Dean Category 3 139 km
2000 Debby Category 1 174 km
1999 Lenny Category 4 279 km
1999 Jose Category 2 136 km
1998 Georges Category 4 143 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 182 km
1995 Luis Category 4 192 km
1995 Marilyn Category 2 17 km
1990 Klaus Category 1 167 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 77 km
1980 Allen Category 4 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 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 92 km
2003 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 4.0 m 148 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 4.0 m 92 km
1997 WHITE RIVER VALLEY Explosion 3.0 m 148 km
1902 MOUNT PELEE Astronomical 3.0 m 1,500 92 km
2004 BASSE-TERRE, LES SAINTES Earthquake 2.0 m 1 33 km
1999 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 2.0 m 148 km
1843 POINTE-A-PITRE Earthquake 1.2 m 5,000 130 km
2006 SOUFRIERE HILLS VOLCANO Astronomical 1.0 m 148 km
1902 FORT-DE-FRANCE Astronomical 1.0 m 118 km
1902 MARTINIQUE Astronomical 0.6 m 126 km
2005 DOMINICA PASSAGE Earthquake 40 km
1839 MARTINIQUE Earthquake 390 118 km
1823 SAINT PIERRE Earthquake 142 km
1767 MARTINIQUE & BARBADOS Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Diables, Morne aux (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m (2,825 ft) Unknown 2 km
Diablotins, Morne Stratovolcano 1,430 m (4,692 ft) Unknown 12 km
Trois Pitons, Morne Complex 1,387 m (4,551 ft) 920 28 km
Watt, Morne Stratovolcano(es) 1,224 m (4,016 ft) 1997 36 km
Plat Pays, Morne Stratovolcano 940 m (3,084 ft) 1270 41 km
Soufriere Guadeloupe Stratovolcano 1,467 m (4,813 ft) 1977 55 km
Pelee Stratovolcano 1,394 m (4,573 ft) 1932 93 km
Soufriere Hills Stratovolcano 915 m (3,002 ft) 2013 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 7.0 in

Vieille Case has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and March the driest (3.3").

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Radio Stations near Vieille Case

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

Libraries in Vieille Case

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Marigot Library0.0
Portsmouth Public Library0.0
Ross University School of Medicine - Anne Ross Library0.0
Tunubuku Library & Computer Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Vieille Case

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Portsmouth Market

Hotels in Vieille Case

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlantique Resort & Spa

Gas Stations in Vieille Case

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NP Corner Savings Service Station

Airports Near Vieille Case

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Maryse Condé International AirportPTPLarge Airport
Canefield AirportDCFMedium 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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vieille Case

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pentecostal Assembly of the West Indies

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Dominica

🇩🇲 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 Vieille Case

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Diables, Morne aux Lava dome(s) 861 m

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vieille Case

What is the population of Vieille Case?

Vieille Case has a population of 726 residents and is located in Dominica. The population density is 349 people per square mile, spread across 2.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vieille Case?

Vieille Case 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 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

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