Official Name: | St. George Parish |
Other Name: | Paroisse de Saint George |
Nickname: | The Cathedral Parish |
Settlement Type: | Parish |
Mapsize: | 250px |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Name: | Grenada |
Subdivision Type1: | Capital City |
Subdivision Name1: | St. George's |
Unit Pref: | Imperial |
Area Total Km2: | 67 |
Area Total Sq Mi: | 26 |
Population Total: | 40,057 |
Population Density Km2: | 547 |
Iso Code: | GD-03 |
Saint George is one of the parishes of Grenada, located on the south-western end of the island. The capital of Grenada, St. George's, is located in this parish, and it is regarded as the most picturesque capital in the Caribbean.[1] Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by the pastel colors of warehouses and it is not uncommon to see red-tiled roofs on traditional shops and homes. Saint George is also the home of the world-famous Grand Anse Beach and many of the island's holiday resorts.
The peninsula at the south-western tip of Saint George is called Point Salines, and the only active airport on the island of Grenada, Maurice Bishop International Airport, is located there. The tourist infrastructure is more extensive in Saint George than in the rest of the island, due to the airport, capital city and most popular beaches all being found in this parish. It is also home to St. George's University.
As of 2001, Saint George has a population of 35,559, making it the most populous parish of Grenada. It is also the second largest, with an area of 26sqmi.[2]