Hillsborough, Carriacou

Hillsborough
City (Town)
Hillsborough
Hillsborough within Carriacou, Grenada
Coordinates: 12°29′N 61°28′W / 12.483°N 61.467°W / 12.483; -61.467Coordinates: 12°29′N 61°28′W / 12.483°N 61.467°W / 12.483; -61.467
Country	Grenada
Dependency	Carriacou and Petite Martinique
Elevation[1]	20 ft (6 m)
Population (1999)
• Total	1,000
Time zone	UTC-4

Hillsborough is the largest town (city) on the island of Carriacou, Grenada. The town serves primarily as a retail and administrative centre of both Carriacou and Petite Martinique. It has a population of approximately 1,000 people.

History

In 1796 there were more sailing vessels in Hillsborough Bay when Sir Ralph Abercromby met there to launch an attack on the Spanish. The town is home to Carriacou National Museum, on Paterson Street, which used to be a cotton gin mill. Today the museum is managed by Carriacou Historical Society.

Education

In 2010 there were 5 Government/Assisted schools located in the Hillsborough area. Education is free and compulsory up to the age of 16. There are also several tertiary institutions in Hillsborough.

Economy

The port in Hillsborough is the main one on the island. The port also operate the ferry service between Grenada and Petite Martinique and also to other Grenadine islands. All of the banks on Carriacou are situated on Hillsborough's Main Street.

Transport

The island's Airport is approximately 1 km away from the town. It serves as the island's transportation hub for public and private buses (mini-buses) around Carriacou.

Climate

Hillsborough has a seasonal tropical climate, specifically a tropical wet and dry climate. The wet season is from June to December, and the dry season from January to May.

References

Local Government and Major town in Grenada Parish Capitals St. George's Grenville Gouyave Sauteurs Victoria Former Parish Capitals Marquis Parish Saint Andrew Saint David Saint George Saint John Saint Mark Saint Patrick Dependency Carriacou and Petite Martinique Dependency Capital Hillsborough Constituency Saint Andrew North East Saint Andrew North West Saint Andrew South East Saint Andrew South West Saint Patrick East Saint Patrick West Saint Mark Saint John Saint David Saint George North East Saint George North West Saint George South East Saint George South Town of St George Carriacou and Petite Martinique Constituency Capitals Hillsborough St. George's Grenville Gouyave Sauteurs Victoria La Fillete Tempe Morne Jaloux Conference Beausejour Sendall Former Constituency St Patrick's and Carriacou