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Balata
City in Castries, Saint Lucia
Overview
Balata is a compact, lively community just northeast of Castries, set among St. Lucia's lush hills. Known for its friendliness, local culture, and scenic views, Balata offers an authentic Saint Lucian village experience within easy reach of the capital.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Saint Lucia
District
Castries
Population
1,381
Time Zone
America/St_Lucia
Coordinates
14.01°, -60.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$1,030
Local Cost
$640
Local Income
$480
Cashless
30
English
90
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1444 mm
Internet Speed
301 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
3
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SLU
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.
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