Le Morne-Rouge
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| region | Martinique |
| Department | Martinique |
| Arrondissement | Saint-Pierre |
| Community association | Pays North Martinique |
| Coordinates | 14 ° 46 ′ N , 61 ° 8 ′ W |
| height | 120-923 m |
| surface | 37.64 km 2 |
| Residents | 5,114 (January 1, 2017) |
| Population density | 136 inhabitants / km 2 |
| Post Code | 97260 |
| INSEE code | 97218 |
Le Morne-Rouge is a commune in the overseas department of Martinique . Until its dissolution in 2015, it was the main town (chief lieu) and the only municipality in the canton of Le Morne-Rouge . The residents call themselves Péléens or Péléene .
economy
The village is known for the production of bananas and pineapples .
geography
The village at the stratovolcano Mount Pelée and the mountain range carbet mountains located approximately 450 m. ü. The Route de la Trace , which passes the Tunnel de Deux Choux there, ends at the municipal marker .
Population development
| 1961 | 1967 | 1974 | 1982 | 1990 | 1999 | 2006 | 2010 | 2011 |
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| 5169 | 5449 | 5412 | 4889 | 5278 | 5395 | 5198 | 5083 | 5043 |
photos
Wayside shrines at La Morne-Rouge
The Church of Morne-Rouge in 1890
Web links
Commons : Le Morne-Rouge - collection of images, videos and audio files
