Question 1

What is the population of La Désirade?

Accepted Answer

The commune of La Désirade has 1,349 inhabitants per the INSEE census.

Question 2

Are there natural risks in La Désirade?

Accepted Answer

Yes, La Désirade is exposed to 4 natural risk(s): Cyclone / Ouragan (vent), Mouvement de terrain, Phénomène lié à l'atmosphère, Séisme. Source: Géorisques / GASPAR.

Question 3

What is the crime rate in La Désirade?

Accepted Answer

In 2025, the crime rate in La Désirade was 17.6 offences per 1,000 inhabitants (burglaries, theft, violence, vandalism). Source: SSMSI / French Ministry of the Interior.

Question 4

Is the tap water safe to drink in La Désirade?

Accepted Answer

Tap water in La Désirade is compliant with quality standards. Source: ARS / Hub'eau. (767 analyses over 12 months)

Question 5

What is the air quality in La Désirade?

Accepted Answer

According to LCSQA stations (5-year mean) in La Désirade: PM2.5 : 8.4 µg/m³, NO₂ : 11.8 µg/m³, PM10 : 22.1 µg/m³. Source: LCSQA / Géod'air.