Basse-Terre Population 2026 capital
Basse-Terre has a population of 11,472, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇬🇵 Guadeloupe, located in Guadeloupe. Roughly 3.1% of Guadeloupe's population lives here. It is about 4.7× smaller than Les Abymes, the country's biggest city. Basse-Terre is the capital of Guadeloupe.
Population (city proper)
11,472
Rank in Guadeloupe
#10
Coordinates
16.00°N, 61.73°W
~11 m elevation · America/Guadeloupe
Other big cities in Guadeloupe
| City | Population | Rank in Guadeloupe |
|---|---|---|
| Les Abymes | 53,514 | #1 |
| Baie-Mahault | 30,837 | #2 |
| Le Gosier | 28,698 | #3 |
| Petit-Bourg | 24,994 | #4 |
| Sainte-Anne | 22,859 | #5 |
| Le Moule | 22,692 | #6 |
| Sainte-Rose | 20,192 | #7 |
| Capesterre-Belle-Eau | 19,821 | #8 |
Cities near Basse-Terre
- Capesterre-Belle-Eau19,821 people · ~19 km away
- Petit-Bourg24,994 people · ~26 km away
- Baie-Mahault30,837 people · ~34 km away
- Pointe-à-Pitre15,181 people · ~34 km away
- Le Gosier28,698 people · ~35 km away
- Sainte-Rose20,192 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Basse-Terre?
Basse-Terre has a population of 11,472 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Guadeloupe.
What region is Basse-Terre in?
Basse-Terre is located in Guadeloupe, Guadeloupe.
Is Basse-Terre the capital of Guadeloupe?
Yes, Basse-Terre is the capital of Guadeloupe.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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