Saint-Louis, Guadeloupe

Saint-Louis (French pronunciation: [sɛ̃ lwi] ^ⓘ; Guadeloupean Creole: Senlwi) is a commune in the overseas department of Guadeloupe. Saint-Louis lies on the north of the island of Marie-Galante, and is the island's largest commune. Many beaches lie on the west coast of the commune.

CountryFrance

Area

¹

56.28 km² (21.73 sq mi)

Population

(2023)^[2]

2,610

Time zoneUTC−04:00 (AST)

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Saint-Louis
Commune
An aerial view of the commune of Saint-Louis, on Marie-Galante
Location of the commune (in red) within Guadeloupe
Location of Saint-Louis
Coordinates: 15°57′00″N 61°19′00″W
Country	France
Overseas region and department	Guadeloupe
Arrondissement	Pointe-à-Pitre
Canton	Marie-Galante
Intercommunality	CC Marie-Galante
Government
• Mayor (2020–2026)	François Navis[1]
Area 1	56.28 km2 (21.73 sq mi)
Population  (2023)[2]	2,610
• Density	46.4/km2 (120/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−04:00 (AST)
INSEE/Postal code	97126 /97134
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.

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LocationSaint-Louis, Guadeloupe, France

Coordinates15°57′25″N 61°19′08″W

Constructed1930 (first)

Constructionmasonry tower

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Saint Louis Lighthouse

Location	Saint-Louis, Guadeloupe, France
Coordinates	15°57′25″N 61°19′08″W
Tower
Constructed	1930 (first)
Construction	masonry tower
Height	9 m (30 ft)
Shape	quadrangular tower with balcony and light[3][4]
Markings	white tower
Power source	mains electricity
Light
Focal height	11 m (36 ft)
Range	11 nmi (20 km; 13 mi)
Characteristic	Fl G 4s

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