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Le Gosier

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Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Le Gosier are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 161 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.923.33510.6
February28.123.13610.9
March28.723.44411.4
April29.224.06011.5
May29.925.06611.2
June30.525.66611.2
July30.625.58511.3
August30.725.610211.2
September30.525.416110.8
October29.825.115210.2
November28.924.513110.2
December28.323.75310.4

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  1. Documented history · 1931

    The Hôtel de Ville was completed in 1931.

  2. Hôtel de Ville completed

    The municipal building was finished in 1931

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  • Léopold Hélène (1926–2012)

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  • Achille René‑Boisneuf (1873–1927)

    French politician, one of the first black deputies in the French National Assembly

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01 · History

How Le Gosier took shape

Municipal milestone, 1931

Le Gosier is a commune situated in the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, within the Lesser Antilles. It is located on the south side of the island of Grande-Terre.

The year 1931 marked a historical turning point for the locality with the completion of the Hôtel de Ville. This pivotal architectural addition provided a permanent home for local municipal administration on the south side of Grande-Terre.

Subsequent decades saw the community develop into a populated center within the region. Today, the population of Le Gosier stands at 28,698 residents. The commune remains an integral part of the urban unit of Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes, recognized as the largest conurbation in Guadeloupe.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Le Gosier

Le Gosier is a commune situated within the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, positioned on the south side of the island of Grande-Terre. As part of the urban unit of Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes, this municipality holds a place within the largest conurbation in Guadeloupe.

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Coastal waters

Southern shores

Civic growth

A historical turning point for the municipality arrived with the completion of the Hôtel de Ville in 1931, anchoring the administrative footprint of the settlement. Across the local landscape, public education infrastructure expanded to serve families through institutions such as École maternelle Marcel Armantine, École maternelle Maryse Pierre Justin Borel, École maternelle Alexis Eugène, École maternelle Grand Bois, and École maternelle Armand Lazard. Primary education further developed through facilities including École primaire Lazare Armand, École primaire Gillot Augustin, École primaire Marcel Georges, École primaire Lantin Germaine, École primaire Pater Hildevert, École primaire Moinet Klébert, École primaire Pliane, École primaire Jasor Saturnin, École primaire Rollon Suzanne, and École primaire Thénard Turenne. Secondary instruction advanced with the establishment of Collège Edmond Bambuck alongside the vocational training provided by LDM de l'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Archipel Guadeloupe.

For additional details regarding the municipal administration and civic resources, consult the Official website.

03 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Le Gosier

Municipal architecture and civic administration

Le Gosier is a commune situated within the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, positioned specifically on the southern coast of the island of Grande-Terre. As part of the Lesser Antilles, this municipality forms a component of the urban unit of Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes, which constitutes the largest conurbation in Guadeloupe.

A historical turning point in municipal infrastructure

A notable milestone in the civic development of Le Gosier occurred with the completion of the Hôtel de Ville in 1931, establishing a permanent structural home for local administration. This architectural addition marked an era of formalized governance for the commune.

Static boundaries and practical verification

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04 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Le Gosier

Arts

Le Gosier is a commune situated on the southern coast of Grande-Terre within the French overseas department and region of Guadeloupe, positioned in the Lesser Antilles. This community forms an integral part of the Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes urban unit, which represents the largest conurbation in Guadeloupe.

A historical turning point emerged in the architectural and civic landscape when the Hôtel de Ville reached completion in 1931.

Within this administrative and geographical framework, cultural expression intertwines with public institutions and local entities. Education spans across numerous public preschools and primary schools, including Ecole maternelle Marcel Armantine, Ecole maternelle Maryse Pierre Justin Borel, Ecole maternelle Alexis Eugène, Ecole maternelle Grand Bois, Ecole maternelle Armand Lazard, Ecole primaire Lazare Armand, Ecole primaire Gillot Augustin, Ecole primaire Marcel Georges, Ecole primaire Lantin Germaine, Ecole primaire Pater Hildevert, Ecole primaire Moinet Klébert, Ecole primaire Pliane, Ecole primaire Jasor Saturnin, Ecole primaire Rollon Suzanne, and Ecole primaire Thénard Turenne. Further educational development includes Collège Edmond Bambuck and LDM de l'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Archipel Guadeloupe.

Public life extends into athletics where AS Gosier competes as the local football club within the top division of Guadeloupe, known as the Guadeloupe Division of Honour. Historical memory also preserves figures such as politician Léopold Hélène, who lived from 1926 to 2012. Documentation regarding the municipality remains accessible through the Le Gosier reference.

05 · Questions

Questions about Le Gosier

Where is Le Gosier located?

Le Gosier is a commune situated within the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, positioned specifically in the Lesser Antilles. Geographically, this municipality lies on the southern side of the island of Grande-Terre and forms part of the urban unit of Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes, which stands as the largest conurbation in Guadeloupe.

What marked a significant administrative turning point in the local history?

A notable historical turning point for the commune occurred with the completion of the Hôtel de Ville in 1931, establishing a permanent civic center for the municipal administration. Today, the local population of this administrative division reaches 28,698 residents, who utilize the EUR currency and speak languages including fr-GP.

Which educational and community institutions operate within the commune?

Educational infrastructure spans multiple levels, featuring public preschools such as Ecole maternelle Marcel Armantine, Ecole maternelle Maryse Pierre Justin Borel, Ecole maternelle Alexis Eugène, Ecole maternelle Grand Bois, and Ecole maternelle Armand Lazard. Public primary options include Ecole primaire Lazare Armand, Ecole primaire Gillot Augustin, Ecole primaire Marcel Georges, Ecole primaire Lantin Germaine, Ecole primaire Pater Hildevert, Ecole primaire Moinet Klébert, Ecole primaire Pliane, Ecole primaire Jasor Saturnin, Ecole primaire Rollon Suzanne, and Ecole primaire Thénard Turenne. Secondary education includes the public junior high school Collège Edmond Bambuck and the public senior high school LDM de l'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Archipel Guadeloupe. In sports, AS Gosier competes as the local football club within the top division of Guadeloupe, known as the Guadeloupe Division of Honour. Notable figures associated with the area include the politician Léopold Hélène, who lived from 1926 to 2012. Further details can be found on the Le Gosier page.

06 · Overview

Le Gosier, in brief

Le Gosier

Le Gosier is a commune situated within the French overseas region and department of Guadeloupe, positioned in the Lesser Antilles. Geographically, this settlement lies on the southern coast of the island of Grande-Terre and forms a component of the urban unit of Pointe-à-Pitre-Les Abymes, recognized as the largest conurbation in Guadeloupe.

South of Grande-Terre

Positioned at coordinates 16.20618 latitude and -61.49306 longitude, the commune operates within the America/Guadeloupe timezone. Residents and local authorities utilize the euro as currency and communicate using languages designated as fr-GP, alongside Antillean Creole, where the locality is known as Gozyé. Administration spans the territory without capital status, accommodating a population totaling 28698 inhabitants.

A Historical Turning Point

A notable milestone in the municipal development of the commune occurred with the completion of the Hôtel de Ville in 1931. This architectural addition marked an administrative turning point for the local government structure in the French overseas region of Guadeloupe.

Community Structure and Public Life

  • Public education infrastructure encompasses preschools such as Ecole maternelle Marcel Armantine, Ecole maternelle Maryse Pierre Justin Borel, Ecole maternelle Alexis Eugène, Ecole maternelle Grand Bois, and Ecole maternelle Armand Lazard.
  • Primary education facilities include Ecole primaire Lazare Armand, Ecole primaire Gillot Augustin, Ecole primaire Marcel Georges, Ecole primaire Lantin Germaine, Ecole primaire Pater Hildevert, Ecole primaire Moinet Klébert, Ecole primaire Pliane, Ecole primaire Jasor Saturnin, and Ecole primaire Rollon Suzanne.
  • Secondary instruction is served by the public junior high school Collège Edmond Bambuck and the public senior high school LDM de l'Hôtellerie et de Tourisme Archipel Guadeloupe.
  • Athletic competition features the local football club AS Gosier, which participates in the top tier of regional athletics known as the Guadeloupe Division of Honour.

Historical records note figures such as the politician Léopold Hélène, who lived from 1926 to 2012. Further administrative details and municipal data can be reviewed through the Le Gosier source documentation and geographic archives via the GeoNames record for Le Gosier.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Le Gosier located and what are its coordinates?

Le Gosier is situated in Guadeloupe at geographic coordinates 16.2062, -61.4931, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Le Gosier?

Le Gosier has a recorded population of approximately 28,698 and observes the America/Guadeloupe time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Le Gosier?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Le Gosier include FR-GP, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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