Official Name: | Saint George |
Settlement Type: | Parish |
Mapsize: | 250px |
Coordinates: | 13.1597°N -61.2253°W |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
Subdivision Type1: | Capital City |
Subdivision Name1: | Kingstown |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Total Km2: | 52 |
Area Total Sq Mi: | 20 |
Population Total: | 52,400 |
Population Density Km2: | 1007.69 |
Population Density Sq Mi: | 2620 |
Saint George is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, situated in the most southerly portion of the island of Saint Vincent. With an area of 52 km2 it is the country's third largest parish by total area. According to the 2000 census it has a population of approximately 52,400 making it the most populous parish in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and by extent, the most densely populated as well. Its population accounts for 44% of that of the country and its area, only 13%.
Kingstown, the largest settlement and the capital of Saint George, also happens to be the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Other major towns include Arnos Vale, Calliaqua and Villa. The parish also includes the offshore islets Milligan Cay and Young Island.
The following populated places are located in the parish of Saint George:[1]