Anna's Retreat, U.S. Virgin Islands Explained

Official Name:Anna's Retreat
Nickname:Tutu
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:USA Virgin Islands
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the United States Virgin Islands
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:Territory
Subdivision Name1:U.S. Virgin Islands
Subdivision Type2:Island
Subdivision Name2:Saint Thomas
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:8197
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Coordinates:18.3333°N -117°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:00802, 00803
Area Code:340

Anna's Retreat is a town in the administrative subdistrict of Tutu in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands., the population was 7,600, making Anna's Retreat the second-largest town in the U.S. Virgin Islands after the territorial capital, Charlotte Amalie.

As with many parts of the territory, tourists are often present in the town and contribute to the local economy.

Education

The Joseph Gomez Elementary School and the Emanuel Benjamin Oliver Elementary school serve Anna's Retreat.[1]

Geography

Anna's Retreat is located on the east side of Saint Thomas.

Climate

According to the Köppen system, Anna’s Retreat has a tropical savanna climate, abbreviated Aw on climate maps.[2]

Shopping

Anna's Retreat is one of the biggest shopping districts in the U.S. Virgin Islandsand is also home to Tutu Park Mall.

Transportation

The Weymouth Rhymer Highway passes through Anna's Retreat, turning into Red Hook Rd which leads to Red Hook.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Google Maps . 2019-05-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080220201329/http://www.maps.google.com/ . 2008-02-20 . dead .
  2. http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=54976&cityname=Anna%27s+Retreat%2C+U.S.+Virgin+Islands%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Anna's Retreat, United States Virgin Islands