Rivière-Pilote
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| Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique | |
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| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Martinique |
| Arrondissement | Le Marin |
| Canton | Rivière-Pilote |
| Mayor | Lucien Veilleur (2008–2014) |
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| Elevation | 0–372 m (0–1,220 ft) |
| Land area1 | 35.78 km2 (13.81 sq mi) |
| Population2 | 13,700 (2007) |
| - Density | 383 /km2 (990 /sq mi) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97220/ 97211 |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
| 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | |
Coordinates: 14°29′N 60°54′W / 14.48°N 60.90°W
Rivière-Pilote is a town and commune in the French overseas department of Martinique.
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.
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