Nestled along the slopes of these mountains are the villages of Bellevue, Pichelin, Montine, Tete Morne, Grand Coulibrie, Dubique and Stowe.

The main community of Grand Bay is characterized by its long narrow street called Lallay, on both sides of which the largest population resides.

In addition there is Mabouchay, Back Street, Hagley, Wavin Banan, Powell and Berikua, making up the older residential area.

The economy is based mainly on agriculture with the production of a variety of root crops, bananas, other fruits and vegetables for the local and overseas market.

Some people engage in the production of craft items for tourists and locals alike and recently, a small cottage soap making plant was established at Geneva.