Saint George | |
Type: | Parish |
Mapsize: | frameless |
Coordinates: | 13.1333°N -91°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Barbados |
Area Total Km2: | 44 |
Seat Type: | Largest city |
Seat: | The Glebe |
Population As Of: | 2010 census |
Population Total: | 19767 |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Government Type: | Parliamentary democracy |
Leader Title: | Parliamentary seats |
Leader Name: | 2 |
Iso Code: | BB-03[1] |
The landlocked parish of Saint George ("St. George") is located in the interior of Barbados. It is one of two land-locked parishes, the other being Saint Thomas to the north. A prominent landmark in the parish is Gun Hill Signal Station – one of the few remaining signal stations, dating back to 1818.
Saint George borders six of the eleven other parishes, more than any other parish.
See main article: Geography of Barbados.
The parish contains the following towns, villages, localities, settlements, communities and hamlets: