- Rivière-Pilote
French commune
nomcommune=Rivière-Pilote
caption=
adjustable_
map_size=210px
mapcaption=Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique
latitude=14.48
longitude=-60.90
région=Martinique
département=Martinique
arrondissement=Le Marin
canton=Rivière-Pilote (chief town)
maire=Lucien Veilleur
mandat=2008-2014
alt mini=0
alt maxi=372 m
area=35.78
sans=13,057
date-sans=1999
dens=365
insee=97220
cp=97211|Rivière-Pilote is a commune in the French overseas "département" of
Martinique .Description
The village is situated on the southern end of Martinique, between the village of Sainte-Luce and the town of
Le Marin which is a popular haven for yachts. Rivière-Pilote lies inland on the River Grande Pilote which drains the southern slopes of the mountainous Parc Naturel Regional. The village is predominantly one or two storey houses with a few small shops and cafes or bars.Demographics
As of the
census of 1999, the population was formatnum:13057.ee also
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Communes of the Martinique department References
* [http://www.insee.fr/en/home/home_page.asp INSEE] en icon
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