What is the area of Mount Pelee?

Mount Pelée, located on the island of Martinique, has an area of approximately 1,200 hectares (about 12 square kilometers or 4.6 square miles). This stratovolcano is renowned for its dramatic eruptions, particularly the catastrophic eruption in 1902 that destroyed the nearby town of Saint-Pierre. The mountain stands at an elevation of 1,397 meters (4,583 feet) and is a significant geological and tourist site.