Anse La Raye

Anse la Raye
Town
Overlooking Anse La Raye from the North
Boundary of Anse la Raye District in Saint Lucia with location of city
Coordinates: 13°56′45″N 61°02′13″W / 13.9459°N 61.0369°W / 13.9459; -61.0369
CountrySaint Lucia
DistrictAnse la Raye District
CityAnse la Raye
Founded18th Century
Founded byFrance
Named afterThe rays found in the bay
Government
  Governing bodyAnse la Raye Village Council
Elevation
99 m (325 ft)
Population
 (2010)
  Total
6,354 (District) 1,256 (city)
Time zoneUTC-4 (Eastern Caribbean Time Zone (ECT))
Area code758
Websitewww.anselaraye.com

Anse La Raye or Anse-La-Raye is the largest town and seat of the Anse la Raye District of Saint Lucia. It is located on the island's western side, near Marigot Bay, and has several examples of French and English colonial architecture.