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Sandy Ground

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Updated Sunday, November 1, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Sandy Ground month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sandy Ground 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 133 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)
January26.124.73410.8
February25.824.34110.9
March25.824.52211.4
April26.324.94211.7
May27.125.75411.6
June27.926.53911.9
July28.326.66511.9
August28.626.98611.5
September28.827.013311.0
October28.526.712110.6
November27.826.111310.1
December26.925.44310.4

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People and places shaping Sandy Ground

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Past and future events in Sandy Ground

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1969

    On 19 March 1969, during Operation Sheepskin, British troops from 2 PARA that were deployed from HMS Rothesay landed on the nearby beach and occupied the village as part of the operation.

Current public leadership

  • Louis Mussington

    President of the Collectivité of Saint-Martin, who engages with residents and leads development discussions and local events in Sandy Ground.

  • Vincent Berton

    Préfet who has met with residents in Sandy Ground to discuss neighborhood improvements and development planning.

People associated with this place

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

Historical figures

  • Elie Fleming

    Mayor who explained land transfer matters to the crowd in Sandy Ground.

  • Georges Richardson

    Active community member, lifelong resident, and founder of the Sandy Ground On the Move Insertion (SGOMI) association.

Local business and employers

  • MATERIAUX SANDY GROUND

    Limited liability company (SARL) located in Saint Martin specializing in the wholesale of wood and construction materials since August 1997.

Newspapers and local media

  • Le Pélican

    Journal providing local news coverage on administrative exchanges, projects, and community life in Sandy Ground, Saint-Martin.

  • Le97150

    Local news publication reporting on territorial politics, events, and infrastructural developments in Sandy Ground.

  • The Daily Herald

    Newspaper featuring historical and cultural stories about Sandy Ground, St. Martin.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Stade Albéric Richards

    Stadium hosting public gatherings, official speeches, and local celebrations in Sandy Ground.

  • Simpson Bay Lagoon

    Lagoon bordering the narrow coastal strip of Sandy Ground on the French side of Saint Martin.

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01 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Sandy Ground

Where is Sandy Ground located geographically?

Sandy Ground is a village, a main port, and one of the fourteen districts of Anguilla. The long curved beach is backed by high cliffs and a disused salt pond, as detailed in the Sandy Ground, Anguilla source. According to the 2011 census, the population of this village is 230.

What historical geography marks the area?

The geographical layout of the location included a nearby beach utilized during military deployments. On 19 March 1969, during Operation Sheepskin, British troops from 2 PARA that were deployed from HMS Rothesay landed on that beach and occupied the village.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Sandy Ground

Where is Sandy Ground located geographically?

Sandy Ground is a village and one of the fourteen districts of Anguilla, functioning as its main port. The geographic layout of this settlement features a long curved beach backed by high cliffs and a disused salt pond.

According to the 2011 census, the population of Sandy Ground, Anguilla is 230.

Regarding its historical geography and military events, British troops from 2 PARA deployed from HMS Rothesay and landed on the nearby beach to occupy the village on 19 March 1969 during Operation Sheepskin.

Additional geographic data from GeoNames record for Sandy Ground provides supplementary location details.

03 · Overview

Sandy Ground, in brief

Where is Sandy Ground located geographically?

Sandy Ground is a city situated in Saint Martin, positioned geographically at the coordinates 18.05851 latitude and -63.09944 longitude. Within GeoNames record for Sandy Ground, the area operates under the America/Marigot timezone and utilizes the EUR currency. The administrative division for the city is designated as 00.

What are the demographic and territorial details of Sandy Ground?

The settlement records a population of 3493 inhabitants. In addition to this geographic settlement, another location shares the same designation as detailed in the Sandy Ground, Anguilla source, which describes Sandy Ground as a village and one of the fourteen Districts of Anguilla and its main port. That specific coastal area features a long curved beach backed by high cliffs and a disused salt pond, holding a population of 230 according to the 2011 census. Historically, British troops from 2 PARA deployed from HMS Rothesay landed on the nearby beach and occupied that village on 19 March 1969 during Operation Sheepskin.

Which languages are spoken in Sandy Ground?

Residents in the Saint Martin city utilize French as the primary language, designated by the language code fr.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy Ground

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01 · Q&A

Where is Sandy Ground located and what are its coordinates?

Sandy Ground is situated in Saint Martin at geographic coordinates 18.0585, -63.0994, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Sandy Ground?

Sandy Ground has a recorded population of approximately 3,493 and observes the America/Marigot time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Sandy Ground?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Sandy Ground include French, with EUR used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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