Saint Andrew Parish, Dominica
Encyclopedia
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
.
is its largest village, with 2,676 people. Other communities include:
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, Roosevelt Skerrit
(born in Vieille Case).
The parish also boasts Dominica's main airport
(at Melville Hall Estate), which opened in 1961. It is not yet open to night landing.
In 1982, Anse du Mé was made a legal port; the government of Canada
provided a floating jetty
for the village.
Dominica
Dominica , officially the Commonwealth of Dominica, is an island nation in the Lesser Antilles region of the Caribbean Sea, south-southeast of Guadeloupe and northwest of Martinique. Its size is and the highest point in the country is Morne Diablotins, which has an elevation of . The Commonwealth...
's 10 administrative parishes
Parishes of Dominica
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. It is bordered by St. John
Saint John Parish, Dominica
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 ....
and St. Peter
Saint Peter Parish, Dominica
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 , and has a population of 1,452. Colihaut , Dublanc and Bioche are its only settlements....
(to the east), St. Joseph
Saint Joseph Parish, Dominica
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. Paul to the south. It has an area of 120.1 km² , and a population of 5,765....
(to the southwest), and St. David
Saint David Parish, Dominica
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 , and has a population of...
(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
Saint George Parish, Dominica
Saint George is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes. It is bordered by Saint Paul and part of the Boeri River , Saint Patrick , and Saint Luke ....
.
Settlements
MarigotMarigot, Dominica
Marigot is the largest settlement of Saint Andrew Parish in northeastern Dominica. The village has a population of 2,676 people, and is home to a Fisheries Complex as well as the island's main airport. It is the birthplace of local politician Edison James, and cricket umpire Billy...
is its largest village, with 2,676 people. Other communities include:
- WesleyWesley, DominicaWesley is a village in northeastern Dominica. It has a population of 1,756 people....
- Woodford Hill
- CalibishieCalibishieCalibishie is a town in Dominica. It is located on the north coast of the island, immediately to the east of the village of Hampstead. The Calibishie Coast Travel Area is thought by many to be the most scenic and unspoiled region of Dominica...
- HampsteadHampstead, DominicaHampstead is a village in northeastern Dominica. Along with Bense, the area has a population of 495, and was used as a filming location for 2006's Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest....
- BenseBenseBense is a village on the northern coast of Dominica which, together with the neighbouring village of Hampstead, Dominica, has a population of around 780 people. It comprises three hamlets, Bense, Anse de Mai, and Anse Soldat, which are together grouped under one village council...
- Dos D'Ane
- Anse du MéAnse du MéAnse de Mai is a fishing village in the northeast of Dominica, located between the towns of Calibishie and Portsmouth....
- Paix BouchePaix BouchePaix Bouche is a village in northern Dominica. It has a population of 306, and has one of the island's steepest roads. The name comes from the local Creole expression meaning "shut your mouth"....
- Thibaud
- Vieille CaseVieille CaseVieille Case, sometimes spelled as Vielle-Case, is a village on the north coast of Dominica. The Commonwealth of Dominica in the West Indies was first inhabited by the Kalinago tribe referred to by the Europeans as Caribs. Itassi is the Kalinago name for the area in Dominica which is now known as...
(also known as Itassi) - PenvillePenvillePenville or Pennville is a village in Dominica's Saint Andrew Parish. The community is situated just north of Vieille Case, and has a population of 524....
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 MinisterPrime minister
A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. In many systems, the prime minister selects and may dismiss other members of the cabinet, and allocates posts to members within the government. In most systems, the prime...
, Roosevelt Skerrit
Roosevelt Skerrit
Roosevelt Skerrit is a Dominican politician who has been Prime Minister of Dominica since 2004; he has also been the Member of Parliament for the Vieille Case constituency since 2000...
(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
Melville Hall Airport
Melville Hall Airport is an airport located on the northeast coast of Dominica, northwest of Marigot, it is about one hour away from the second largest city Portsmouth. It is one of only two airports in the island nation of Dominica, the other being Canefield Airport located three miles ...
(at Melville Hall Estate), which opened in 1961. It is not yet open to night landing.
In 1982, Anse du Mé was made a legal port; the government of Canada
Government of Canada
The Government of Canada, formally Her Majesty's Government, is the system whereby the federation of Canada is administered by a common authority; in Canadian English, the term can mean either the collective set of institutions or specifically the Queen-in-Council...
provided a floating jetty
Jetty
A jetty is any of a variety of structures used in river, dock, and maritime works that are generally carried out in pairs from river banks, or in continuation of river channels at their outlets into deep water; or out into docks, and outside their entrances; or for forming basins along the...
for the village.