Saint George is an administrative
parish
A parish is a territorial entity in many Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest, often termed a parish priest, who might be assisted by one or m ...
of
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines () is an island country in the Caribbean. It is located in the southeast Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, which lie in the West Indies at the southern end of the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea w ...
, 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
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines () is an island country in the Caribbean. It is located in the southeast Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, which lie in the West Indies at the southern end of the eastern border of the Caribbean Sea w ...
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
Kingstown is the capital, chief port, and main commercial centre of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. With a population of 12,909 (2012), Kingstown is the most populous settlement in the country. It is the island's agricultural industry centr ...
, 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
Calliaqua is a town in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
It is located in the far south of the main island of Saint Vincent, close to the island's southernmost point.
The town is home to a local fishing market, a local basketball court, sports ...
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:
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Arnos Vale ()
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Belmont ()
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Brighton Village ()
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Calliaqua
Calliaqua is a town in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
It is located in the far south of the main island of Saint Vincent, close to the island's southernmost point.
The town is home to a local fishing market, a local basketball court, sports ...
()
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Greathead ()
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Kingstown
Kingstown is the capital, chief port, and main commercial centre of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. With a population of 12,909 (2012), Kingstown is the most populous settlement in the country. It is the island's agricultural industry centr ...
()
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Ribishi ()
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Stubbs ()
References
External links
Parishes of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Statoids.com
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Parishes of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines