Saint Joseph, Barbados

Saint Joseph
Parish
Map of Barbados showing the Saint Joseph parish
Coordinates: 13°12′N 59°32′W / 13.200°N 59.533°W / 13.200; -59.533Coordinates: 13°12′N 59°32′W / 13.200°N 59.533°W / 13.200; -59.533
Country	Barbados
Largest city	Bathsheba
Government
• Type	Parliamentary democracy
• Parliamentry seats	1
Area
• Total	26 km2 (10 sq mi)
Population (2010 census)
• Total	6,620
• Density	250/km2 (660/sq mi)

The parish of Saint Joseph is a parish of Barbados on the eastern side of the island. The parish is home to two of the more notable botanic gardens in the country - Flower Forest and Andromeda Gardens. Parts of St. Joseph are also referred to as the Scotland District, a reference to the appearance of the landscape.

The main town in the parish is Bathsheba

One of the highest points in the island is Chimborazo in Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is also the home of the "Soup Bowl" where international surfing competitions are held.

Parishes bordering Saint Joseph

• Saint Andrew - North
• Saint George - South
• Saint John - Southeast
• Saint Thomas - West

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