Updated Jan 18, 2026
KEY STATS
11K
Population
425 Mbps
Internet
America/Guadeloupe
Timezone
PTP (37km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Basse-Terre is a capital city in Guadeloupe with a population of 11K. Internet speeds average 425 Mbps download. The city has 1,143 mapped points of interest.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Guadeloupe
Region
Caribbean
Population
11K
Timezone
America/Guadeloupe
Language
French
Status
Capital City
Airport
PTP
GPS
16.00, -61.73
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
425 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
A smaller city of 11,472 people in Guadeloupe
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,143 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
70
Cafes
5
Bars
9
Fast Food
37
Shopping
Supermarkets
19
Convenience
33
Shopping Malls
1
Healthcare
Hospitals
5
Clinics
15
Pharmacies
18
Education
Schools
64
Universities
6
Libraries
8
Recreation
Parks
17
Playgrounds
3
Sports
96
Cinemas
2
Museums
4
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
129
Train Stations
2
Fuel Stations
13
Services
Banks
13
ATMs
11
Post Offices
10
Police
10
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
425 Mbps
Download
301 Mbps
Upload
28ms
Latency
392
Tests
159
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
25°
J
25°
F
26°
M
26°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
26°
O
26°
N
25°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.4 C Range: 25.3 - 27.4 C Rain: 1,347 mm/year Sunshine: 3,870 h/year
CITY SCORES
78.1
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
43.7
Overall
AIRPORT
PTP
Maryse Condé International Airport
37 km from center
~56 min drive
FUN FACTS
It is also the prefecture (capital city) of Guadeloupe.
The city of Basse-Terre is located on Basse-Terre Island, the western half of Guadeloupe.
Although it is the administrative capital, Basse-Terre is only the second-largest city in Guadeloupe, behind Pointe-à-Pitre.
Geography Basse-Terre is located in the south-western corner of the Basse-Terre portion of the island of Guadeloupe which is itself located some 100 km north of Dominica and some 450 km south-east of Puerto Rico.
The commune is at the foot of the Soufrière volcano and is connected to the rest of the island by three main roads: The N1 which exits the commune in the south on the coast and continues inland to Gourbeyre then all the way around the coast to Pointe-à-Pitre on Grande-Terre.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Basse-Terre known for?
Basse-Terre is a city in Guadeloupe. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre has an average download speed of 425 Mbps and upload speed of 301 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.4 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre is served by PTP (Maryse Condé International Airport), approximately 37 km from the city center.
What is the population of Basse-Terre?
The population of Basse-Terre is approximately 11K.
What infrastructure does Basse-Terre have?
Basse-Terre has 1,143 mapped points of interest, including 70 restaurants, 5 hospitals, 64 schools.
What country is Basse-Terre in?
Basse-Terre is located in Guadeloupe.
