Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica

Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica

Statistics
Capital:Saint Joseph
Area:120.1 km²
Population (2001 Census):5,765
Population Density:48.0 / km²
:DM-06
Map
Saint Joseph is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. Peter to the north, St. Andrew to the northeast, St. David to the east, and St. Joseph to the south. It has an area of 120.1 km² (46.37 mi²), and a population of 5,765. [ [http://www.geohive.com/cntry/dominica.php Census statistics for Dominica] at GeoHive. Retrieved July 21, 2006.]

Saint Joseph Village is the largest settlement in the parish; it was used as a filming location for 1988's "The Seventh Sign". [ [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096073/locations Filming location data for "The Seventh Sign"] at the Internet Movie Database. Retrieved July 21, 2006.] Most villages are located on the coast (Salisbury (also called Baroui), Coulibistri, Mero and Morne Raquette), but another small locale, Belles, is located in the interior. The parish is also home to the Layou area, whose river burst its banks in 1997.

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