Mahaut, Dominica

Mahaut
Mahaut, looking north up Dominica's west coast
Mahaut, looking north up Dominica's west coast
Mahaut is located in Dominica
Mahaut
Mahaut
Location in Dominica
Coordinates: 15°22′N 61°24′W / 15.367°N 61.400°W / 15.367; -61.400
Country Dominica
ParishSaint Paul Parish
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
2,370
Time zoneUTC-4 (UTC)

Mahaut is a village on the west coast of Dominica. It has a population of 2,399, which makes it the second largest commune in the parish of Saint Paul[1] and was home to Dominica Colgate-Palmolive (formerly Dominica Coconut Products) until the factory was closed in 2015 after Tropical Storm Erika.[2]

Mahaut is the home village of Olympic gold medalist Thea LaFond.[3]

References

  1. ^ Commonwealth of Dominica, Population and Housing Census — 2001. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.
  2. ^ "Dominica Coconut Products shuts down operations | Dominica Vibes News". Retrieved 2020-08-26.
  3. ^ Richards, Garvin (August 24, 2024). "World Champion Thea Lafond Gadson and 800-meter runner Dennick Luke announced as Dominica's Flag Bearers for Paris Olympics 2024".
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