Saint David Parish, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Saint David Parish
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Coordinates: 13°17′03″N061°14′29″W / 13.28417°N 61.24139°W / 13.28417; -61.24139 Coordinates: 13°17′03″N061°14′29″W / 13.28417°N 61.24139°W / 13.28417; -61.24139
CountryFlag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Capital City Chateaubelair
Area
  Total31 sq mi (80 km2)
Elevation
4,049 ft (1,234 m)
Population
  Total6,700

Saint David is an administrative parish of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, on the island of Saint Vincent. Its capital is Chateaubelair.

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Populated places

The following populated places are located within the parish of Saint David: [1]

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Arnos Vale, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Place in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Stubbs, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Place in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Peruvian Vale Place in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Biabou Place in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Rose Bank Place in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Rose Bank is a town in Saint David Parish in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located on the west coast of the main island of Saint Vincent, to the north of Kingstown, just to the west of Chateaubelair, and northwest of Rose Hall.

Rose Hall, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Place in Saint Vincent, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Rose Hall at 1142 feet is the highest settlement in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located in Saint David Parish on the island of Saint Vincent in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It is located to the east of Westwood, south of Rose Bank, just to the north of Spring Village and far west of Byera on the windward coast. It is uniquely positioned for pictures of La Soufriere volcano. St Lucia across the ocean. The mountain range and ships in the Caribbean Sea. It has a rich cultural heritage,organic farms with and it is one area that any plant in the hemisphere grows. It has a strong communal spirit and it hospitality knows no boundaries. It is one,if not the safest stop to visit on the island.

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References

  1. "GeoNames Search". National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency . Retrieved 2 March 2013.
  2. "Chateaubelair". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  3. "Richmond Vale". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  4. "Rose Hall". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
  5. "Troumaka". Wikimapia. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
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