Dennery Quarter
Dennery |
— Quarter — |
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The Quarter of Dennery, and the town of the same name |
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Country |
St. Lucia |
Population |
• Estimate (2002) |
12,876 |
Dennery is a both a quarter and a town on the east (windward) coast of the island nation of Saint Lucia. The main economic activities are fishing, and the cultivation of lima beans, bananas, and other tropical fruit. The population of the quarter was estimated at 12,876 in 2002.
Much of Dennery is in Mabouya Valley which is made up of Derniere Riviere, Au Leon, Despinoze, Gadette, Grand Riviere, Grand Ravine, La Ressource, Richfond and other surrounding areas; and Frigate Island Nature Reserve is offshore a few kilometers to the south of the town.
Local Attractions
- Sault Falls. Located a few miles inland from Dennery, it is a 20m high waterfall on the Dennery River.
- Frigate Island Nature Reserve. Operated by the Saint Lucia National Trust, it is a breeding area for seabirds .
Adjacent quarters