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Where in the World is Castries found? Castries is the capital of Saint Lucia (Saint Lucia), situated in the Caribbean subregion of North America. In Castries, the currency used is Eastern Caribbean dollar ($), which is the official currency used in Saint Lucia. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Castries are 14.006, -60.991.

About Castries

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 at May 2013. The city covers 80 km2 (31 sq mi).

Castries is on a flood plain and is built on reclaimed land. It houses the seat of government and the head offices of many foreign and local businesses. The city is laid out in a grid pattern. Its sheltered harbour receives cargo vessels, ferries and cruise ships. It houses duty-free shopping facilities such as Point Seraphine and La Place Carenage.

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.

Castries Current Weather
Castries, Saint Lucia
2024-12-22 23:58
Patchy rain nearby

26.1°C

Temperature:26.1°C |
79°F
Feels like:28.7°C |
83.7°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 22.3 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1016 mb
Humidity Humidity 79%
Visibility Visibility 10 km
UV Index UV Index 0
Precip Precipitation 0.03