Sainte-Luce | |
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A view of Saint-Luce, with the Caribbean Sea in the background | |
![]() Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique | |
Coordinates: 14°28′N 60°55′W / 14.47°N 60.92°W | |
Country | France |
Overseas region and department | Martinique |
Arrondissement | Le Marin |
Intercommunality | CA Espace Sud de la Martinique |
Government | |
• Mayor (2020–2026) | Nicaise Monrose[1] |
Area 1 | 28.02 km2 (10.82 sq mi) |
Population (2022)[2] | 9,275 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
INSEE/Postal code | 97227 /97228 |
Elevation | 0–371 m (0–1,217 ft) |
1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. |
Sainte-Luce (pronounced [sɛ̃t lys]) is a fishing town and commune in the French overseas department of Martinique. It contains the village of Trois-Rivières and its rhum factory. Located in the touristic south of the country, it is famous for its beautiful beaches and its picturesque port.[3]