Morne Tranquille

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Morne Tranquille
Village
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Morne Tranquille
Location within Grenada
Coordinates: 12°03′N61°42′W / 12.050°N 61.700°W / 12.050; -61.700 Coordinates: 12°03′N61°42′W / 12.050°N 61.700°W / 12.050; -61.700
Country Flag of Grenada.svg  Grenada
Parish Saint David
Elevation
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463 ft (141 m)
Time zone UTC-4

Morne Tranquille is a town in Saint David Parish, Grenada. It is located somewhat inland from the southern end of the island.

Saint David Parish, Grenada Parish in Grenada

Saint David's Parish is the fourth largest of the parishes of Grenada in the island's southeast. The parish's main town is St. David's, located between La Tante and Westerhall. Because St David's is so small, the parish is sometimes referred to as "The Virgin Parish".

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References

  1. "Morne Tranquille". Falling Rain.