Saint David Parish, Dominica

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Statistics
Capital: Rosalie
Area: 131.6 km²
Population (2001 Census): 6,789
Population Density: 51.6 / km²
ISO 3166-2: DM-03
Map
Map showing Saint David Parish, Dominica in Dominica

Saint David is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. Andrew to the north; St. Joseph, St. Paul and St. George to the west; and St. Patrick to the south. It has an area of 131.6 km² (50.8 mi²),[1] and has a population of 6,789.[2]

[edit] Settlements

Its largest settlement is Castle Bruce, with a population of 1,653.[2] Other villages include:

  • Grand Fond
  • Rosalie
  • Good Hope
  • Petite Soufrière
  • Riviere Cyrique
  • Morne Jaune
  • San Sauveur

[edit] Areas of interest

The northern area of the parish is also home to the island's Carib Reserve, in and around which 3,000 pure, indigenous Caribs live.

Carib Territory coast
Carib Territory coast

[edit] References

  1. ^ Figures provided by the Lands and Surveys Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica.
  2. ^ a b Commonwealth of Dominica, Population and Housing Census — 2001. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.
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