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Saint Peter Parish, Dominica
Saint Peter is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. John to the north, St. Joseph to the south, and St. Andrew Andrew the Apostle ( ; ; ; ) was an apostle of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was a fisherman and one of the Apostles in the New Testament, Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. The title First-Called () used by the Eastern Orthodox Chu ... to the east. It has an area of 27.7 km² (10.74 mi²), and has a population of 1,452, the least populous parish of Dominica. at GeoHive. Retrieved July 21, 2006. Colihaut (the largest village), Dublanc and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parish (Dominica)
Dominica is divided into ten parish (administrative division), parishes. The largest parish by population in Dominica is Saint George Parish, Dominica, Saint George which contains the capital city Roseau and has a total population of 21,241. The smallest parish by population is Saint Peter Parish, Dominica, Saint Peter with 1,430 residents. The largest parish by land area is Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica, Saint Andrew which spans , while Saint Luke Parish, Dominica, Saint Luke is the smallest at . Parishes See also *ISO 3166-2:DM *List of Caribbean First-level Subdivisions by Total Area *Commonwealth Local Government Forum, Commonwealth Local Government Forum-Americas References Parishes of Dominica, Subdivisions of Dominica Lists of administrative divisions, Dominica, Parishes Administrative divisions in North America, Dominica 1 First-level administrative divisions by country, Parishes, Dominica Dominica geography-related lists, Parishes {{Dominica ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominica
Dominica, officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island country in the Caribbean. It is part of the Windward Islands chain in the Lesser Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. The capital, Roseau, is located on the western side of the island. Dominica's closest neighbours are two Special member state territories and the European Union, constituent territories of the European Union, both overseas departments of France: Guadeloupe to the northwest and Martinique to the south-southeast. Dominica comprises a land area of , and the highest point is Morne Diablotins, at in elevation. The population was 71,293 at the 2011 census. The island was settled by the Arawak arriving from South America in the fifth century. The Kalinago displaced the Arawak by the 15th century. Christopher Columbus is said to have passed the island on Sunday, 3 November 1493. It was later colonised by Europeans, predominantly by the French from the 1690s to 1763. The French trafficked slaves from W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Colihaut
Colihaut is a coastal village in northern Dominica within Saint Peter Parish midway between the towns of Roseau and Portsmouth. It has a population of 773 people.Commonwealth of Dominica, ''Population and Housing Census — 2001''. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001. Colihaut Beach is primarily gray sand with smooth waters runs along the coastal edge of the town flanked by mountain ranges. The conservation of Colihaut natural resources is essential for ecological value and economic prosperity. Majority of Colihaut inhabitants are earning their living in quarrying operations alongside or fishing activities. Quarries in Colihaut are managed by West Indies Aggregate Ltd (WIA), operated by Jacques Gaddarkhan. A primary school, sports field, day nursery, post office, credit union, Village Council, health center and four Christian churches provide services to villagers. Residents earn a living mainly through agri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parishes Of Dominica
Dominica is divided into ten parish A parish is a territorial entity in many Christianity, Christian denominations, constituting a division within a diocese. A parish is under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of a priest#Christianity, priest, often termed a parish pries ...es. The largest parish by population in Dominica is Saint George which contains the capital city Roseau and has a total population of 21,241. The smallest parish by population is Saint Peter with 1,430 residents. The largest parish by land area is Saint Andrew which spans , while Saint Luke is the smallest at . Parishes See also * ISO 3166-2:DM * List of Caribbean First-level Subdivisions by Total Area * Commonwealth Local Government Forum-Americas References Subdivisions of Dominica Dominica, Parishes Dominica 1 Parishes, Dominica Parishes {{Dominica-geo-stub ast:Dominica#Organización políticu-alministrativa de:Dominica#Verwaltungsgliederung gl:Dominica#Organizació ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint John Parish, Dominica
Saint John is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. Andrew to the east, and St. Peter and the Espagnole River to the south. It has an area of 59 km2 (22.78 mi2).Figures provided by the Lands and Surveys Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica. 6,561 people live in the parish, half of which (2,977) live in the main settlement, Portsmouth (Dominica's second largest town, also called Grand Anse by locals).Commonwealth of Dominica, ''Population and Housing Census—2001''. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001. Glanvilla and Lagoon serve as the town's suburbs. Other settlements include: * Bornes * Capucin * Clifton *Cottage * Toucari * Tanetane The highest peak is Morne aux Diables, with a height of 861 m (2827 ft). Education Portsmouth Secondary School, the island's first rural secondary school, opened in St. John in the 1960s. No ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica
Saint Joseph is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. 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. Saint Joseph Village is the largest settlement in the parish; it was used as a filming location for 1988's '' The Seventh Sign''. Most villages are located on the coast (Salisbury Salisbury ( , ) is a city status in the United Kingdom, cathedral city and civil parish in Wiltshire, England with a population of 41,820, at the confluence of the rivers River Avon, Hampshire, Avon, River Nadder, Nadder and River Bourne, Wi ... (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. References External links * Parishes of Dominica {{Dominica-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica
Saint Andrew is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. John and St. Peter (to the west), St. Joseph (to the southwest), and St. David (to the southeast). At 178.27 km2 (68.83 mi2),Figures provided by the Lands and Surveys Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica. it is the island's largest parish in area. Its population is 10,461, which makes it the second most populated parish, after St. George.Commonwealth of Dominica, ''Population and Housing Census—2001''. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001. Settlements Marigot is its largest village, with 2,676 people. Other communities include: * Wesley * Woodford Hill * Calibishie *Hampstead * Bense * Dos D'Ane * Anse du Mé * Paix Bouche * Thibaud * Vieille Case (also known as Itassi) * Penville * Atkinson Notable people Well-known people born in the parish include famous schoolteacher Wills ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dublanc
Dublanc is a village in Saint Peter parish on the west coast of Dominica between the town of Portsmouth and the village of Bioche. It sits on a low hillside at an elevation of 27. it had a population of 423.Commonwealth of Dominica, ''Population and Housing Census — 2001''. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001. The Dublanc river, which rises on the flanks of Morne Diablotin (the tallest mountain in Dominica), cuts through the village just before entering the Caribbean Sea. Industry Dublanc is a rural village; many residents farm and fish for their livelihood. Amenities *Catholic church *Seventh-Day Adventist Church *Pre-School *Primary School Sports The village continues to do well in sporting events in Dominica, mainly football and cricket. Some Past Residents Irvine Shillingford, a local cricketer Cricket is a Bat-and-ball games, bat-and-ball game played between two Sports team, teams of eleven p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saint Peter Parish, Dominica
Saint Peter is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. John to the north, St. Joseph to the south, and St. Andrew Andrew the Apostle ( ; ; ; ) was an apostle of Jesus. According to the New Testament, he was a fisherman and one of the Apostles in the New Testament, Twelve Apostles chosen by Jesus. The title First-Called () used by the Eastern Orthodox Chu ... to the east. It has an area of 27.7 km² (10.74 mi²), and has a population of 1,452, the least populous parish of Dominica. at GeoHive. Retrieved July 21, 2006. Colihaut (the largest village), Dublanc and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |