Choiseul, Saint Lucia
Choiseul | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 13°46′28″N 61°03′02″W / 13.7744°N 61.0505°W | |
| Country | Saint Lucia |
| District | Choiseul District |
| Founded | 18th Century |
| Original name | Anse Citron |
| Founded by | The French |
| Government | |
| • Governing body | Choiseul Village Council |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Population (2005) | |
• Total | 6,323 (Choiseul District) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (Eastern Caribbean Time Zone (ECT)) |
| Area code | 758 |
Choiseul was originally known as Anse Citron, and an independent parish was established in 1765. In 1769 a census was done and recorded 75 whites, 25 free coloured, 512 negroes and 69 estates in Choiseul. However, most activity was originally in the River Dorée area, south-east of Choiseul.