Parham, Antigua and Barbuda
| Parham | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Parham | |
| Coordinates: 17°06′N 61°46′W / 17.100°N 61.767°WCoordinates: 17°06′N 61°46′W / 17.100°N 61.767°W | |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Island | Antigua |
| Civil parish | Saint Peter Parish (capital) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 757 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Parham is a coastal town and port located in and capital of Saint Peter Parish on the island of Antigua, in Antigua and Barbuda.
Geography
Parham is on the shore of Parham Harbour, a well-protected anchorage.
It has a population of 1,276 (2001 census).[1]
It is the oldest town in the country (established in 1632) and was once the capital of British Antigua and Barbuda.
Attractions
- Parham Hill, a well-preserved colonial home.
- Great Bird Island, in Parham Harbor
- St. Peter's Church was built in 1840 by eminent English architect Thomas Weekes.
See also
- Antigua island topics
References
- ↑ "World Gazetteer". Archived from the original on 2013-02-09.
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