Basseterre - Introduction

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Where in the World is Basseterre found? Basseterre is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis), situated in the Caribbean subregion of North America. In Basseterre, the currency used is Eastern Caribbean dollar ($), which is the official currency used in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Basseterre are 17.2948, -62.7261.

About Basseterre

Basseterre (; Saint Kitts Creole: Basterre) is the capital and largest city of Saint Kitts and Nevis with an estimated population of 14,000 in 2018. 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.

Basseterre is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean.

Basseterre Current Weather
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
2025-08-08 08:40
Partly Cloudy

29.4°C

Temperature:29.4°C |
84.9°F
Feels like:34.3°C |
93.7°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 20.5 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1015 mb
Humidity Humidity 75%
Visibility Visibility 10 km
UV Index UV Index 2.1
Precip Precipitation 0