Christ Church Nichola Town Parish

Christ Church Nichola Town Parish
Parish
Country Saint Kitts and Nevis
Largest town Molyneux
Capital Nichola Town
Area 18 km2 (7 sq mi)
Population 2,059 (2001 est.)
Density 114.39/km2 (296/sq mi)

Christ Church Nichola Town is one of 14 administrative parishes that make up Saint Kitts and Nevis. The fifth largest parish on Saint Kitts, it is located on the east coast of the main island of Saint Kitts. The parish capital is Nichola Town and its largest town is Molyneux.

Villages

CapitalNichola Town (Christ Church)

Other Villages:

  • Bourryeux
  • Lodge Village
  • Mansion
  • Molyneux (largest village)
  • Phillips

Notable people from Christ Church Nichola Town Parish

  • Mary Charles George O.B.E. (1913—2008) educator from Phillips Village and first woman to run for public office. The Molyneux hospital is named in her honor.[1]

Coordinates: 17°22′04″N 62°45′37″W / 17.36778°N 62.76028°W / 17.36778; -62.76028

References

  1. "Kittitian Icon Passes Mary Charles-George O.B.E Passes On". Basseterre, St. Kitts: SKN Vibes. March 2008. Retrieved 3 February 2016.


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