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La Désirade
City in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
Overview
La Désirade, a tranquil island off Guadeloupe's east coast, is renowned for its pristine beaches, rich biodiversity, and laid-back charm. Largely untouched by mass tourism, it offers an authentic Caribbean escape with lively local culture and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guadeloupe
District
Pointe-à-Pitre
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Guadeloupe
Coordinates
16.26°, -61.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$1,775
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
25
English
30
Temperature
27.1°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
23.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1075 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DSD
Distance
8 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 51/100.
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