Saint George Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Saint George
Parish

Map of the Parish of Saint George
Coordinates: VC 13°09′35″N 061°13′31″W / 13.15972°N 61.22528°W / 13.15972; -61.22528Coordinates: VC 13°09′35″N 061°13′31″W / 13.15972°N 61.22528°W / 13.15972; -61.22528
Country  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Capital City Kingstown
Area
 • Total 20 sq mi (52 km2)
Population
 • Total 52,400
 • Density 2,620/sq mi (1,007.69/km2)

Saint George is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, situated in the most southerly portion of the island of Saint Vincent. With an area of 52 km² it is the country's third largest parish by total area. According to the 2000 census it has a population of approximately 52,400 making it the most populous parish in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and by extent, the most densely populated as well. Its population accounts for 44% of that of the country and its area, only 13%.

Kingstown, the largest settlement and the capital of Saint George, also happens to be the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Other major towns include Arnos Vale, Calliaqua and Villa. The parish also includes the offshore islets Milligan Cay and Young Island.

Populated places

The following populated places are located in the parish of Saint George:[1]

References

  1. ↑ "GeoNames Search". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "Arnos Vale". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "Belmont". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. ↑ "Brighton". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  5. ↑ "Calliaqua". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  6. ↑ "Kingstown". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  7. ↑ "Ribishi". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  8. ↑ "Stubbs". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.

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