Basseterre
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For other places with the same name, see Basse Terre (disambiguation).
Basseterre (/bæsˈtɛər/; Saint Kitts Creole: Basterre) is the capital and largest city of Saint Kitts and Nevis with an estimated population of 14,000 in 2018.[1] Geographically, the Basseterre port is located at 17°18′N 62°44′W, on the south western coast of Saint Kitts Island, and it is one of the chief commercial depots of the Leeward Islands. The city lies within Saint George Basseterre Parish.
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Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis | |
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Top: Basseterre marina; Middle: Downtown Basseterre, Independence Square; St. George's Anglican Church , Basseterre Government House | |
Coordinates: 17°18′N 62°44′W | |
Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
Island | Saint Kitts |
Parishes | Saint George Basseterre, Saint Peter Basseterre |
Settled | 1627 |
Area | |
• Total | 6.1 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 15 m (50 ft) |
Population (2024) | |
• Total | 16,696[1] |
• Density | 2,541/km2 (6,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
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Basseterre is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean.[2]