Saint Joseph, Dominica

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Saint Joseph Parish Church, in the village of Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph Parish Church, Dominica.jpg
Saint Joseph Parish Church, in the village of Saint Joseph.

Saint Joseph is the chief settlement of Dominica's St. Joseph Parish. Its population is 2,029. [1]

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References

  1. Commonwealth of Dominica, Population and Housing Census — 2001. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.

Coordinates: 15°24′25″N61°25′30″W / 15.40694°N 61.42500°W / 15.40694; -61.42500