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Cayon

Decide whether to visit or live in Cayon, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Cayon?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Visitors to Cayon can access local residential, educational, and historical sites like Spooner's Plantation and St Mary's Park, though travelers should remain aware of local news reports regarding crime and police activity.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cayon month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cayon are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 26–27°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and September the wettest (about 123 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)
January26.423.54910.8
February26.323.25510.9
March26.923.44511.4
April27.323.96511.7
May28.224.87211.5
June28.925.65511.7
July29.025.78211.8
August29.326.09311.4
September29.425.912311.0
October28.925.611610.7
November27.925.09710.2
December27.224.25410.5

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People and places shaping Cayon

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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026
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Past and future events in Cayon

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Cayon Community Centre and Post Office Reopening

    Reopened on October 1, 2026, following an extensive rehabilitation project to address structural, environmental, and operational issues.

  2. PLP Connects Townhall in Cayon

    People's Labour Party Chairwoman Claudine Saunders delivered an address at a townhall meeting in Cayon on April 23, 2026.

  3. Cayon Industrial Development Area Factory Visit

    Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew inspected the construction progress of a new manufacturing facility in Green Valley, Cayon, on January 27, 2026.

  4. 12 Hour Supermarket Robbery Investigation

    The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force investigated an armed robbery at the supermarket in Central Cayon on December 16, 2025.

Current public leadership

No current officeholder for Cayon has passed the source checks yet. The live layer will try again on its next refresh.

People associated with this place

  • Chesley Hamilton

    Accomplished criminal lawyer born in Cayon.

  • Charles Fraser

    Retired calypsonian and Kaiso singer known as 'De Priest' from the village of Cayon.

Historical figures

  • Florence Baker

    Resided in Cayon after being brought there in a basket by her mother seeking work at Brighton's Estate.

  • Captain Paul De Brissac

    French Huguenot associated with the land that became Spooner's Plantation in St. Mary's.

Local business and employers

  • Windsor University School of Medicine

    Medical school campus located in Cayon.

  • 12 Hour Supermarket

    Grocery store located in Central Cayon.

Newspapers and local media

No local newspaper or media outlet has passed the source checks for Cayon yet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • St Mary's Park

    Town park that has hosted major cricket matches for the Leeward Islands cricket team.

  • Spooners Plantation

    Historic plantation located in St. Mary's, Cayon.

  • Cayon Community Centre and Post Office

    Local municipal and postal facility that reopened in October 2026 after extensive renovations.

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01 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cayon

How does the landscape and climate shape the economy of Cayon?

Cayon is a town situated on the northeast coast of Saint Kitts in the Caribbean and serves as the capital of Saint Mary Cayon Parish. Positioned at latitude 17.35 and longitude -62.73333, the settlement occupies a coastal environment that influences local economic activities within the parish.

Within this northeast coastal setting, the community supports various institutions and public spaces that contribute to the local economy. The town accommodates the campus of Windsor University School of Medicine, bringing students and educational infrastructure to the area. Additionally, St Mary's Park is located in the town and has played host to major cricket matches for the Leeward Islands cricket team, supporting sports-related activity and community gatherings.

Economic transactions within the municipality utilize the XCD currency. While demographic records indicate a population of 788 residents according to specific geographical datasets, other estimates from 2010 placed the figure at 2,500. The geography of the northeast coast thus provides the physical foundation for a community structured around education, regional sports events, and local administration within Saint Mary Cayon Parish.

02 · Overview

Cayon, in brief

Where is Cayon located geographically?

Cayon is a town positioned on the northeast coast of Saint Kitts within the Caribbean. Operating as the capital of the Saint Mary Cayon Parish, this settlement lies at coordinates 17.35 latitude and -62.73333 longitude in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

What are the demographic and institutional highlights of the landscape?

The settlement functions within the America/St_Kitts timezone and uses the XCD currency, while its residents primarily use the en-KN language. Administrative records note a population figure of 788 inhabitants, whereas estimated figures from 2010 recorded approximately 2,500 people living in the area. Within this landscape, the town serves as the home for the campus of Windsor University School of Medicine.

How does the local environment support recreation?

St Mary's Park is situated within the town limits, providing a designated open space that has hosted major cricket matches for the Leeward Islands cricket team. Additional geographical details regarding the surrounding area outline its placement within the northeast coast of Saint Kitts, contributing to the distinct coastal landscape of the parish.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cayon

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cayon located and what are its coordinates?

Cayon is situated in Saint Kitts and Nevis at geographic coordinates 17.3500, -62.7333, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cayon?

Cayon has a recorded population of approximately 788 and observes the America/St_Kitts time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cayon?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cayon include EN-KN, with XCD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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