Saint Joseph, Barbados
Saint Joseph | |
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Coordinates: 13°12′N 59°32′W / 13.200°N 59.533°WCoordinates: 13°12′N 59°32′W / 13.200°N 59.533°W | |
Country | Barbados |
Largest city | Bathsheba |
Government | |
• Type | Parliamentary democracy |
• Parliamentary seats | 1 |
Area | |
• Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 6,620 |
• Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | BB-06[1] |
The parish of Saint Joseph is a parish of Barbados on the eastern side of the island. The parish is home to two of the more notable botanic gardens in the country - Flower Forest and Andromeda Gardens. Parts of St. Joseph are also referred to as the Scotland District, a reference to the appearance of the landscape.
One of the highest points in the island is Chimborazo in Saint Joseph. Saint Joseph is also the home of the "Soup Bowl" where international surfing competitions are held.
Geography[]
Populated places[]
The parish contains the following towns, villages, localities, settlements, communities and hamlets:
- Bathsheba
- Chimborazo
Parishes bordering Saint Joseph[]
- Saint Andrew - North
- Saint George - South
- Saint John - Southeast
- Saint Thomas - West
References[]
- ^ iso:code:3166:BB, International Organization for Standardization
External links[]
- Media related to Saint Joseph, Barbados at Wikimedia Commons
- Saint Joseph travel guide from Wikivoyage
Categories:
- Saint Joseph, Barbados
- Parishes of Barbados
- Barbados geography stubs