Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica
- Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica
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| Capital: | Wesley |
| Area: | 178.27 km² |
| Population (2001 Census): | 10,461 |
| Population Density: | 58.7 / km² |
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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),[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. It is also the second most inhabited parish after St. George, with a population of 10,461.][Commonwealth of Dominica, "Population and Housing Census — 2001". Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.] ]ettlements
Marigot is its largest village, with 2,676 people.
*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 not 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.
References
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