Saint David Parish, Dominica

Saint David Parish, Dominica

Statistics
Capital:Rosalie
Area:131.6 km²
Population (2001 Census):6,789
Population Density:51.6 / km²
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Map
Saint David is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. Andrew to the north; St. Joseph, St. Paul and St. George to the west; and St. Patrick to the south. It has an area of 131.6 km² (50.8 mi²),Figures provided by the Lands and Surveys Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica.] and has a population of 6,789.Commonwealth of Dominica, "Population and Housing Census — 2001." Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.]

ettlements

Its largest settlement is Castle Bruce, with a population of 1,653. Other villages include:
*Grand Fond
*Rosalie
*Good Hope
*Petite Soufrière
*Riviere Cyrique
*Morne Jaune
*San Sauveur

Areas of interest

The northern area of the parish is also home to the island's Carib Reserve, in and around which 3,000 pure, indigenous Caribs live.

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