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Lamentin

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Updated Tuesday, September 15, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Lamentin?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Travelers should follow the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advice, remain vigilant against petty crime, keep up to date on health recommendations, and respect local weather warnings.

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Petty crime (pickpocketing, bag snatching)
  • Health services – ensure travel insurance and check vaccination requirements
  • Weather – tropical storms and cyclones, especially in the hurricane season
  • No current civil unrest or terrorism alerts

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Lamentin month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Lamentin are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 22°C), and September the wettest (about 194 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.022.26910.7
February27.222.16910.9
March27.822.47011.4
April28.523.18311.5
May29.324.28411.2
June29.924.79711.2
July29.824.613811.3
August29.924.816311.2
September29.724.719410.8
October29.124.417610.3
November28.323.715110.2
December27.622.78110.4

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What is being reported around Lamentin

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Research updated Thursday, September 10, 2026
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Past and future events in Lamentin

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1720

    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.

  2. Documented history · 1920

    In 1920, a cyclone destroyed the mayor's office and presbytery, which have since been rebuilt by Ali Tur.

  3. Founding of Lamentin

    The commune was founded in 1720; its name derives from the French word for manatee.

  4. 1920 Cyclone

    A cyclone in 1920 destroyed the mayor's office and presbytery, later rebuilt by Ali Tur.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Lamentin has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • René Toribio

    French politician born in Lamentin (1912‑1990), Senator for Guadeloupe 1959‑1968.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Lamentin at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

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01 · Overview

Lamentin, in brief

Lamentin is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Lamentin took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Lamentin

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Lamentin

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Lamentin

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Lamentin

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Lamentin

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08 · Questions

Questions about Lamentin

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lamentin

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01 · Q&A

Where is Lamentin located and what are its coordinates?

Lamentin is situated in Guadeloupe at geographic coordinates 16.2705, -61.6317 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Lamentin?

Lamentin has a recorded population of approximately 14,891 and observes the America/Guadeloupe time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Lamentin?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Lamentin include fr-GP, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

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