Pointe-à-Pitre is a city located in Guadeloupe, an overseas region and department of France situated in the Lesser Antilles. It serves as a significant administrative center within the territory, functioning as a sous-préfecture and acting as the seat of the arrondissement of Pointe-à-Pitre.
The city is notable for its demographic importance, ranking as the second most populous commune in Guadeloupe. Its geographical position within the Lesser Antilles places it within a prominent Caribbean archipelago.