Canton Lamentin INSEE/Postal code 97115 / 97129 Area 65.6 km² | Population (2013) 16,268 Elevation 0–0 m (0–0 ft) Local time Saturday 10:08 PM | |
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Weather 23°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 85% Humidity Arrondissement | ||
Martinique lamentin schoelcher
Lamentin is a French commune in the overseas department of Guadeloupe. It is part of the agglomeration of Pointe-à-Pitre, in the north part of Basse-Terre. Three islets are included in the commune: Christopher, Fajou, Caret.
Contents
- Martinique lamentin schoelcher
- Map of Lamentin Guadeloupe
- M lenchon r union publique au lamentin en martinique
- History
- Tourism
- Personalities
- References
Map of Lamentin, Guadeloupe
M lenchon r union publique au lamentin en martinique
History
Founded in 1720 in the commune's name comes from a French word for manatee (lamantin), a sea creature which used to inhabit the Lesser Antilles. In the 18th century, the commune underwent a boom, down to coffee, caco, cotton and sugar cane. In 1920, a cyclone destroyed the mayor's office and presbytery, which have since been rebuilt by Ali Tur.
Tourism
Lamentin is home to La Ravine Chaude (The hot ravine), a thermal bathing centre.
Personalities
References
Lamentin Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA