Dominica has ten parishes; Saint Andrew Parish, Saint David Parish, Saint George Parish, Saint John Parish, Saint Joseph Parish, Saint Luke Parish, Saint Mark Parish, Saint Patrick Parish, Saint Paul Parish and Saint Peter Parish.
St. Andrew
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 is the island’s largest parish in area. Its population is 10,461, which makes it the second most populated parish, after St. George.
St. David
Saint David is one of Dominica’s ten administrative parishes, located on the eastern side of the island. 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),[1] and has a population of 6,789.
St. George
Saint George is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by Saint Paul and part of the Boeri River (to the north), Saint Patrick (to the west), and Saint Luke (to the south). The parish has an area of 56.1 km² (21.67 mi²), and has a population of 20,211.
St. John
Saint John is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. Andrew to the east, and St. Peter and the Espagnole River to the south. It has an area of 59 km² (22.78 mi²). 5,897 people live in the parish, half of which (2,977) live in the main settlement, Portsmouth (Dominica’s second largest town, also called Grand Anse by locals).[2] Glanvilla and Lagoon serve as the town’s suburbs.
Beautiful Blue Lake Dominica
St. Joseph
Saint Joseph is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. to the north, St. Andrew to the northeast, St. David to the east, and St. Paul to the south. It has an area of 120.1 km² (46.37 mi²), and a population of 5,765.[1]
Saint Joseph Village is the largest settlement in the parish; it was used as a filming location for 1988′s The Seventh Sign.[2] Most villages are located on the coast (Salisbury (also called Baroui), Coulibistrie, Mero and Morne Raquette), but another small locale, Belles, is located in the interior. The parish is also home to the Layou River.
St. Luke
Saint Luke is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. George (to the north), St. Mark (to the south), and St. Patrick (to the east).
The parish is one of Dominica’s smallest in area and population. people live in its 7.77 km² (3 mi²) of area. Pointe Michel (La Pointe) is its only settlement.
Its shape resembles a wedge pointing right, with the top part cut off.
St. Mark
Saint Mark is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. Luke (to the north) and St. Patrick (to the east). With an area of 9.9 km² (2 mi²), it is the smallest in the island. It has a population of 1,891 people. The main settlements in the parish are Soufrière and Scotts Head (near which the only tombolo in the West Indies can be found). Another village in the parish is Galion.
St. Patrick
Saint Patrick is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. George, St. Luke and St. Mark to the west, and St. David to the north. It has an area of 84.4 km² (32.59 mi²), and has a population of 8,383. Grand Bay (also known as Berekua) and La Plaine are the largest settlements in the parish.
St. Paul
Saint Patrick is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. George, St. Luke and St. Mark to the west, and St. David to the north. It has an area of 84.4 km² (32.59 mi²), and has a population of 8,383. Grand Bay (also known as Berekua) and La Plaine are the largest settlements in the parish.
St. Peter
Saint Peter is one of Dominica’s 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by St. John to the north, St. Joseph to the south, and St. Andrew to the east. It has an area of 27.7 km² (10.74 mi²), and has a population of 1,452. Colihaut (the largest village), Dublanc and Bioche are its only settlements.
Other Places of Interest
Roseau
Most of the island consists of dense forest and small villages, but writers say the island’s capital, Roseau, is a vibrant city on the island’s southwest side that can often be noisy, loud and congested. The Roseau River runs through the town into the Caribbean Sea. Roseau’s downtown, just south of the river, contains the city’s main north-south thoroughfare: Queen Mary Street, which turns into Independence Street. Perpendicular streets and lanes run between the two streets. You should be cautious when walking and driving around the area since many of the streets are one-way.
French Quarter
Roseau’s French Quarter is just south of Great George Street in the downtown area and according to Bradt Travel Guides, “a thoroughfare of hustle and bustle.” This quarter contains a number of shops, restaurants and bars, as well as some of the city’s grandest architecture. Taste the local fare at Roseau Market, one of the largest outdoor markets in the Caribbean, according to Fodor’s.
