List of towns in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha explained

This is a list of towns and villages in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, consisting of the island of Saint Helena, Ascension Island and the islands of Tristan da Cunha.

Ascension Island

SettlementOther name(s)Notes
GeorgetownThe main civilian settlement on Ascension and its capital.
Two BoatsTwo Boats VillageA civilian village, with the island's school.
Cat HillMain BaseThe United States' main military base on the island.
Traveller's HillRoyal Air Force camp.
One BoatSmall village between Two Boats and Georgetown

Wideawake Airfield (RAF Ascension Island) is a fifth area of settlement, but is not a centre of population.

Saint Helena Island

SettlementOther Name(s)Notes
JamestownCity of James Town[1] Jamestown is the capital of Saint Helena and the territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha. It is also formally a city.
RupertsA port village in Jamestown district composed of Rupert's Valley and Rupert's Wharf.
HaytownSmall settlement located in Jamestown district, in Rupert's Valley.
Half Tree HollowHalf Tree Hollow is now the most populous settlement in Saint Helena; began as a suburb of Jamestown.
Ladder HillAn older settlement in Half Tree Hollow district, at the top of Jacob's ladder.
Saint Paul'sLocation of the governor's residence and the Anglican cathedral.
Briars VillagePart of the Alarm Forest district; effectively a suburb of Jamestown.
Barren GroundPart of the Blue Hill district.
BroadbottomBroad BottomPart of the Blue Hill district.
Blue HillBlue Hill Village
Levelwood
Longwood
Hutt's GateIn Longwood district.
Bamboo HedgeMain settlement of Sandy Bay district.
New GroundIn St Paul's district.
Thompson's HillIn St Paul's district.

Tristan da Cunha

SettlementOther Name(s)Notes
Edinburgh of the Seven SeasEdinburgh, Settlement of Edinburgh, The SettlementEdinburgh of the Seven Seas is the capital of Tristan da Cunha, and is the only settlement in the archipelago†
Potato PatchesPatches Plain, The PatchesAgricultural area, uninhabited

although a staffed meteorological station exists on Gough Island.

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2009/1751/schedule/made The St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Constitution Order 2009