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When to go: Saint Martin month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Saint Martin are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 129 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

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MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.124.63410.8
February25.824.34110.8
March25.824.52311.4
April26.224.84211.7
May27.125.75411.6
June27.926.54011.8
July28.226.66511.8
August28.626.98811.5
September28.726.912911.0
October28.526.712110.6
November27.726.111710.0
December26.925.44310.4

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People associated with this place

  • Martin of Vienne (c. 250

    ?), legendary third bishop of Vienne, France

  • Martin of Tours (c. 316–397)

    Bishop of Tours

  • Martin of Braga (c. 520–580)

    archbishop of Bracara Augusta in Gallaecia (now Braga in Portugal)

  • Pope Martin I (c. 595–655)

    bishop of Rome

  • Martin of Arades (died 726)

    monk in Corbie Abbey

Historical figures

  • Alexis St. Martin

    Canadian voyageur

  • Fernande Saint-Martin

    Canadian art critic, museologist, semiologist, visual arts theorist and writer

  • Louis Claude de Saint-Martin

    French mystic philosopher

  • Louis St. Martin

    American politician from Louisiana

  • Paul Saint-Martin

    French politician

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  • St. Martin's Island

    an island in Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh

  • Saint Martin

    an island in the northeast Caribbean, divided between France and the Netherlands

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01 · Government

Government and public life in Saint Martin

Political Frameworks and Regional Realities

Saint Martin is located in North America, specifically within the northeast Caribbean on an island divided between France and the Netherlands. The French portion of this territory is known as the Collectivity of Saint Martin, with its capital established at Marigot.

Within this 53 square kilometre region, the administrative and economic structures coordinate public affairs for a recorded population of 37264 residents. Financial transactions across the territory operate using the EUR currency, while administrative functions and official communications utilize the fr language.

Political governance and territorial administration intersect with broader geographic distinctions cataloged across multiple jurisdictions, connecting the North American island collectivity to distinct administrative divisions worldwide.

02 · Economy

Work and the economy in Saint Martin

Economy

Saint Martin is a territory situated in North America, with its capital located in Marigot. The area spans 53 square kilometers across the northeastern Caribbean region.

The population of Saint Martin stands at 37,264 inhabitants. The official currency utilized within the economy is the EUR, and the recognized language is fr.

03 · Questions

Questions about Saint Martin

Saint Martin

Saint Martin is a country situated in North America, occupying a portion of the island in the northeast Caribbean. Its official name is Saint Martin, and it is designated by the ISO codes MF and MAF.

Economy and Geography in Evocative Fragments

Covering an area of 53 square kilometres, the territory spans coordinates 18.06819 latitude and -63.08302 longitude. The capital city of Marigot anchors the region. Within this geographic expanse, the local population stands at 37264 residents.

Economic transactions and daily commerce utilize the EUR currency. Public administration and community communication operate primarily through French, reflecting the official language of the Collectivity of Saint Martin as the French portion of the island.

04 · Travel

Travelling through Saint Martin

Saint Martin: Present-Day Economy

Saint Martin is designated as an official name and country in North America. The territory encompasses an area of 53 square kilometres and sustains a population of 37,264 inhabitants.

Economic functions and daily transactions across the Collectivity of Saint Martin operate utilizing the EUR currency. The administrative center and capital of Saint Martin is situated at Marigot, positioned geographically near latitude 18.06819 and longitude -63.08302. Within the French portion of the island in the northeast Caribbean, the populace communicates using the languages designated as fr. The territory maintains its structural bounds within ISO codes MF and MAF while participating in the broader regional context defined by its geographical position.

05 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Saint Martin

Saint Martin is a country located in North America. The official name of the country is Saint Martin, and its capital is Marigot.

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06 · Overview

Saint Martin, in brief

Saint Martin is an entity officially known as Saint Martin. Geographically situated in the region of North America, the territory spans a total area of 53 square kilometres across specific coordinates located at latitude 18.06819 and longitude -63.08302.

Territorial Profile and Demographics

The population within this jurisdiction is officially recorded at 37264 individuals. As part of the northeast Caribbean geography, the island of Saint Martin is divided between France and the Netherlands. The French portion of the island is designated as the Collectivity of Saint Martin, while the Dutch portion is known as Sint Maarten.

Capital and Economic Framework

The administrative capital of the territory is Marigot. Within the present-day economy of the French collectivity, financial transactions are conducted using the EUR currency, and the primary language utilized by inhabitants is fr. These administrative and economic parameters define the distinct governance and local operations of the island territory.

Global Nomenclature and Namesakes

Beyond the Caribbean entity, the name Saint Martin applies to numerous places, historical figures, and geographic zones worldwide. Historical references include figures such as Martin of Vienne, a legendary third bishop of Vienne, France; Martin of Tours (c. 316–397), Bishop of Tours, France; Martin of Braga (c. 520–580), archbishop in Gallaecia; Pope Martin I (c. 595–655), bishop of Rome; and Martin of Arades, a monk in Corbie Abbey. Surnames bearing the designation include Canadian art critic Fernande Saint-Martin (1927–2019), French mystic philosopher Louis Claude de Saint-Martin (1743–1803), and American politician Louis St. Martin (1820–1893).

Geographical locations sharing the name span multiple continents. In Canada, entities include Saint-Martin, Quebec, and the residential section of Saint-Martin in Laval, Quebec. Metropolitan France contains numerous communes named Saint-Martin, including Saint-Martin in Bas-Rhin, Saint-Martin in Gers, Saint-Martin in Hautes-Pyrénées, Saint-Martin in Meurthe-et-Moselle, along with departmental areas such as Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, Saint-Martin-de-Fenouillet, Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, Saint-Martin-de-Pallières, Saint-Martin-de-Ré, and Saint-Martin-sur-Oust. European references further extend to Switzerland with Saint-Martin in Fribourg, St. Martin in Graubünden, and Saint-Martin in Valais, as well as several United Kingdom locations including Fornham St Martin, St Martin-by-Looe, St Martin-in-Meneage, St Martin in Looe, St Martin's on the Isles of Scilly, Trimley St Martin, and Wareham St Martin. Channel Island localities include Saint Martin in Guernsey and St Martin in Jersey.

Within the United States, locations bearing the name comprise St. Martin Parish in Louisiana, St. Martin Island in Michigan, St. Martin in Minnesota, St. Martin Township in Stearns County, Minnesota, St. Martin in Mississippi, and St. Martin in Ohio. Additional international places include St. Martin's Island in the Cox's Bazar District and the Bay of Bengal in Bangladesh, Saint Martin of the Tigers ghost town in Angola, and a village in Austria.

Institutional and infrastructural applications of the name encompass educational facilities such as St Martin de Porres in Adelaide, South Australia, St. Martin Catholic Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario, and St. Martin High School in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Transportation references include the former Saint-Martin station in Laval, Quebec, the former Saint-Martin Paris Metro station, Saint-Martin-d'Étampes station, Caen Saint-Martin station, and San Martin station in California. Other uses range from the Saint Martin wine grape—also known as Enfariné noir—to San Martin Txiki in Basque mythology, St. Martin Island Light in Michigan, and Villa Saint Martin in Montreal, Canada.

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01 · Q&A

What is the capital city and population of Saint Martin?

The capital of Saint Martin is Marigot, and the total national population is estimated at 37,264.

02 · Q&A

Where is Saint Martin located and what is its total area?

Saint Martin is located in North America, spanning an area of approximately 53 km².

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What currency and languages are spoken in Saint Martin?

The official currency is Euro (EUR) and the recognized languages include fr.

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What are the major cities and regions in Saint Martin?

Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Saint Martin include Grand-Case, Concordia, Marigot, Sandy Ground, Quartier d’Orléans.

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