Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada
Saint Andrew's Parish Paroisse de Saint Andrew | |
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Parish | |
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Country | Grenada |
Capital City | Grenville |
Area | |
• Total | 35 sq mi (91 km2) |
Population | |
• Total | 24,749 |
• Density | 640/sq mi (249/km2) |
ISO 3166 code | GD-01 |
Saint Andrew's is the largest parish in Grenada. The main town is Grenville, which is also Grenada's second largest town after St George's. Grenville is also known as La Baye (its former French name).
History
In 1650's the French named the parish Morne de Combat and it was part of the French Territories. Marquis was the first Parish Capital from 1795 to 1796, Grenville became capital of Saint Andrew's in 1796.
Towns
- Chutz
- Clabony
- Clabony
- Grenville
- Mamma Cannes
- Marquis
- Morne Docteur
- Union Village
- Upper Capitol
- Upper Conference
- Upper Pearls
Coordinates: 12°07′09″N 61°37′35″W / 12.11917°N 61.62639°W
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