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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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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