Rivière-Pilote
Rivière-Pilote is a town and commune in the French overseas department of Martinique.
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 The Ecomuseum of Martinique in Rivière-Pilote | |
 Location of the commune (in red) within Martinique | |
Location of Rivière-Pilote 
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| Coordinates: 14°29′N 60°54′W | |
| Country | France |
| Overseas region and department | Martinique |
| Arrondissement | Le Marin |
| Government | |
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Lucien Veilleur |
| Area 1 | 35.78 km2 (13.81 sq mi) |
| Population (2013) | 12,455 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−04:00 (AST) |
| INSEE/Postal code | 97220 /97211 |
| Elevation | 0–372 m (0–1,220 ft) |
| 1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km2 (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. | |
The village is situated on the southern end of Martinique, between the village of Sainte-Luce and the town of Le Marin which is a popular haven for yachts. Rivière-Pilote lies inland on the River Grande Pilote which drains the southern slopes of the mountainous Parc Naturel Regional. The village is predominantly one- or two-storey houses with a few small shops and cafes or bars.
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