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.

Geography

Settlements

  • Airy Hill
  • Bathsheba
  • Bissex
  • Blackmans
  • Bonwell
  • Branchbury
  • Buckden House
  • Canefield
  • Castle Grant
  • Cattlewash
  • Chimborazo
  • Hackleton's Cliff

Parishes bordering Saint Joseph

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