Dublanc Explained

Dublanc
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:Dominica
Coordinates:15.5144°N -61.4689°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Dominica
Subdivision Type1:Parish
Subdivision Name1:Saint Peter
Unit Pref:UK
Elevation Ft:27
Population Total:423
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto

Dublanc is a village in Saint Peter parish on the west coast of Dominica between the town of Portsmouth and the village of Bioche. It sits on a low hillside at an elevation of 27. it had a population of 423.[1]

The Dublanc river, which rises on the flanks of Morne Diablotin (the tallest mountain in Dominica), cuts through the village just before entering the Caribbean Sea.

Industry

Dublanc is a rural village; many residents farm and fish for their livelihood.

Amenities

Sports

The village continues to do well in sporting events in Dominica, mainly football and cricket.

Some Past Residents

Irvine Shillingford, a local cricketer

Notes and References

  1. Commonwealth of Dominica, Population and Housing Census — 2001. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.