Quartier-d'Orleans
Quarter of Orleans
Quartier-d'Orléans | |
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Saint Martin | |
| Population | |
| • Total | 5,124 (as of 2,015)[1] |
Quartier-d'Orleans (French: Quartier-d'Orléans) is a seaside village on the eastern coast of the island of Saint Martin, on the French side of the Antilles. Lower Prince's Quarter, the largest town on the Dutch side of the island is located 3.5 kilometers south on the N7 road, and Grand Case, the largest beach town on the French side is 6.1 kilometers north of the Quarter on the N7 road. The N7 road continues to Marigot, the French capital on the western coast.
History
The section was originally called Quartier d'Orient, named for the nearby inlet,
sugar cane. The population was in decline during the 19th Century until a surge of economic growth in 1986. Since then, the Quarter of Orleans has rapidly expanded with commercial, residential and tourist areas. With a population of 5,124 people (as of 2015), it is the fourth largest town on the French side of Saint Martin.[1]
Still, some areas remain undeveloped and are considered slums.
Services
- Educational institutions: kindergartens, elementary schools and a public community college.
- Other public services: post office, police.
- Sports: Soccer, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
- Places of Worship: three churches.
Attraction
- The Butterfly Farm (La Ferme des Papillons) [2]
References
- ^ a b "Saint-Martin: Territory & Places - Population Statistics in Maps and Charts". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2015-12-10.
- ^ "The Butterfly Farm (La Ferme des Papillons) (Quartier D'Orleans, St. Maarten-St. Martin): Address, Phone Number, Tickets & Tours, Nature & Wildlife Area Reviews - TripAdvisor". www.tripadvisor.com. Retrieved 31 December 2015.