Saint Patrick Parish, Dominica

Saint Patrick
Parish
Country Dominica
Capital Berekua
 - coordinates 15°25′N 61°20′W / 15.417°N 61.333°W / 15.417; -61.333Coordinates: 15°25′N 61°20′W / 15.417°N 61.333°W / 15.417; -61.333
Area 87.5 km2 (34 sq mi)
Population 7,622 (2011)
Density 87/km2 (225/sq mi)
Timezone UTC-4
ISO 3166-2 DM-09

Saint Patrick is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. George, St. Luke and St. Mark to the west, and St. David to the north. It has an area of 84.4 km² (32.59 mi²), and has a population of 8,383.[1]

Grand Bay (also known as Berekua) and La Plaine are the largest settlements in the parish. Other villages include:

References

  1. Census statistics for Dominica at GeoHive. Retrieved July 21, 2006.
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