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Basse Terre

Basse Terre is a locality in . Basse Terre is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Prison of the Annamites.

Ruins
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is a former prison in the commune of in . The prison was built for prisoners who had revolted against French rule. is situated 4 km west of Basse Terre.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tonnégrande and Montsinéry-Tonnegrande.

Neighborhood
Tonnegrande is a village located in and is part of the commune of . The town of Tonnegrande was officially established in 1879 on the site of a former plantation. is situated 4½ km east of Basse Terre.

Village
is a commune of , an overseas region and department of located in . is to the south-west of . is situated 6 km north of Basse Terre.

Basse Terre

Latitude
4.83647° or 4° 50′ 11″ north
Longitude
-52.48286° or 52° 28′ 58″ west
Elevation
27 metres (89 feet)
Open location code
68P9RGP8+HV
Geo­Names ID
10311764
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