Everything about Saint Andrew Parish Dominica totally explained
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| Capital: | Wesley |
| Area: | 178.27 km²
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| Population (2001 Census): | 10,461
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| Population Density: | 58.7 / km²
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| : | DM-02
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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 east),
St. Joseph (to the southwest), and
St. David (to the southeast).
At 178.27 km² (68.83 mi²), it's the island's largest parish in area. It is also the second most inhabited parish after
St. George, with a population of 10,461.
Settlements
Marigot is its largest village, with 2,676 people.
Other communities include:
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 isn't yet open to international traffic and 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.
Further Information
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