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Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica

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Area
  
178.1 km²

Capital
  
Wesley

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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).

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Map of Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica

At 178.27 km² (68.83 mi²), 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.

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
  • Notable people

    Well-known people born in the parish include famous schoolteacher Wills Strathmore Stevens (after whom a Marigot school is named), and Dominica's current Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit (born in Vieille Case).

    Transportation

    Some of Dominica's most excellent roads can be found in much of St. Andrew's road system.

    The parish also boasts Dominica's main airport (at Melville Hall Estate), which opened in 1961. It is now open to night landing.

    In 1982, Anse du Mé was made a legal port; the government of Canada provided a floating jetty for the village.

    Industry

    A Fisheries Complex at Marigot Bay began operation in mid-2004.

    References

    Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica Wikipedia


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