Saint Paul Parish, Dominica Explained

Saint Paul
Settlement Type:Parish
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:Dominica
Seat:Pont Cassé
Seat Type:Capital
Area Total Km2:65.2
Population As Of:2011
Population Total:9786
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone1:UTC-4
Blank Name:ISO 3166-2
Blank Info:DM-10

Saint Paul is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes.[1] It is bordered by St. Joseph to the north, St. David to the east, and St. George to the south. It has an area of 67.4 km2 (26.02 mi2), and a population of 8,397.[2]

The largest settlements are Canefield (where the island's second airport is located) and Mahaut. Another village in the parish, Massacre, is so-called because of the historic massacre of Dominica's indigenous people by European settlers. Cochrane, Springfield Estate and Pont Cassé (home of the island's central roundabout) are located in the interior.

The parish is also the site of a factory at Belfast Estate, where Dominica Coconut Products (renamed a few years ago to reflect its ownership under Colgate-Palmolive) operates.

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