Portland, Guadeloupe
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CountryFrance
Elevation25 m (82 ft)
Portland, Guadeloupe | |
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Settlement | |
 Map of Grande-Terre | |
  Portland, Guadeloupe Map of Guadeloupe | |
| Coordinates: 16°19′22″N 61°19′25″W / 16.32278°N 61.32361°W | |
| Country | France |
| Region | Guadeloupe |
| Area | |
| • Land | 137 km2 (53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Portland is a settlement in Guadeloupe in the commune of Le Moule, on the island of Grande-Terre. It is located to the east of Guillocheau and Laureal, and to the west of Dubedou and Zevallos; Conchou is to its north.
Before the French took control in the 17th century, Guadeloupe was home to the Kalinago and other indigenous peoples. Portland grew as part of this colonial history, developing around traditional livelihoods such as farming and fishing during the French colonial period.
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