Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica Explained

Saint Joseph
Settlement Type:Parish
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Dominica
Seat:Saint Joseph
Seat Type:Capital
Area Total Km2:121.2
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:5637
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:UTC-4
Blank Name:ISO 3166-2
Blank Info:DM-06

Saint Joseph is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes.[1] It is bordered by St. Peter to the north, St. Andrew to the northeast, St. David to the east, and St. Paul to the south. It has an area of 120.1 km2 (46.37 mi2), and a population of 5,765.[2]

Saint Joseph Village is the largest settlement in the parish; it was used as a filming location for 1988's The Seventh Sign.[3] Most villages are located on the coast (Salisbury (also called Baroui), Coulibistrie, Mero and Morne Raquette), but another small village, Belles, is located in the interior. The parish is also home to the Layou River, the longest river on the island.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The World Factbook. 2020-03-27. CIA.
  2. http://www.geohive.com/cntry/dominica.php Census statistics for Dominica
  3. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096073/locations Filming location data for The Seventh Sign
  4. Web site: Activities in Dominica - Kayaking : Discover Dominica, the Nature Island. www.dominica.dm. 2016-10-10.