Saint George Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines explained

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.

Populated places

The following populated places are located in the parish of Saint George:[1]

References

  1. Web site: GeoNames Search . . 2 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Arnos Vale . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.
  3. Web site: Belmont . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.
  4. Web site: Brighton . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.
  5. Web site: Calliaqua . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.
  6. Web site: Kingstown . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.
  7. Web site: Ribishi . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.
  8. Web site: Stubbs . Wikimapia . 3 March 2013.

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