Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
20K
Population
79 km2
Area
198 Mbps
Internet
UTC−04:00
Timezone
SLU (3km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Castries is a capital city in Saint Lucia with a population of 20K. Internet speeds average 198 Mbps download. The city has 1,471 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Saint Lucia
Region
Caribbean
Population
20K
Timezone
UTC−04:00
Currency
XCD
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
SLU
GPS
14.00, -61.01
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 198 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
History
Founded in 1650, with 376 years of history
Travel
SLU airport just 3 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,471 total POIs 18.6 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
165
Cafes
20
Bars
127
Fast Food
43
Shopping
Supermarkets
55
Convenience
116
Shopping Malls
16
Healthcare
Hospitals
6
Clinics
30
Pharmacies
14
Education
Schools
109
Universities
5
Libraries
7
Recreation
Parks
31
Playgrounds
8
Sports
173
Cinemas
2
Museums
2
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
83
Fuel Stations
18
Services
Banks
28
ATMs
4
Post Offices
32
Police
9
Fire Stations
4
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
198 Mbps
Download
90 Mbps
Upload
30ms
Latency
2,454
Tests
828
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
25°
J
26°
F
26°
M
26°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
26°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.2 C Range: 25.4 - 27 C Rain: 964 mm/year Sunshine: 3,976 h/year
CITY SCORES
91.2
Nomad Index
D
Livability
39.7
Culture
48.2
Overall
AIRPORT
SLU
George F. L. Charles Airport
3 km from center
Very close — ~5 min ride
FUN FACTS
Castries ( ) is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean.
The urban area has a population of approximately 20,000, while the eponymous district has a population of just under 70,000, as of May 2013.
Castries is the birthplace of Arthur Lewis, winner of the 1979 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, as well as of Derek Walcott, winner of the 1992 Nobel Prize for Literature.
History In 1650, the fort auprès du Petit Cul-de-Sac et de la rivière du Carénage was founded by a group of 40 Frenchmen led by de Rousselan, when St.
The capital was moved to the south side of the harbor in 1769 by Gov.
EXTERNAL LINKS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Castries known for?
Castries is a city in Saint Lucia. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Castries?
Castries has an average download speed of 198 Mbps and upload speed of 90 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Castries?
Castries has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.2 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Castries?
Castries is served by SLU (George F. L. Charles Airport), approximately 3 km from the city center.
What is the population of Castries?
The population of Castries is approximately 20K.
What infrastructure does Castries have?
Castries has 1,471 mapped points of interest, including 165 restaurants, 6 hospitals, 109 schools.
What country is Castries in?
Castries is located in Saint Lucia.
