Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John Parish
Parish
Country Antigua and Barbuda
Island Antigua
Capital St. John's
Area
 • Total 74 km2 (28.5 sq mi)
Population (2011 Census)[1]
 • Total 51,247
 • Density 690/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-4 (AST)

Saint John is a civil parish of Antigua and Barbuda, located on the island of Antigua.

Geography

The parish contains the nation's capital city of St. John's.

Other populated places include: Renfrew, Aberdeen, Bendals, Branns Hamlet, Buckleys, Cooks New Extension, Cooks Hill, Cedar Grove, Emanuel, Five Islands, Grays Farm, Gray Hill, Green Bay, Golden Grove, Nut Grove, Villa, Gamble's Terrace, Upper Gamble's, Weatherhills, and Tomlinson.

Education

Island Academy International, the sole international school in the country, is located in the town of Buckleys within Saint John Parish. [2][3] It was formerly Oliver's Estate Island Academy. [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Census 2011 – Preliminary Data Release" (PDF). Government of Antigua and Barbuda.
  2. ↑ Island Academy International.com: website (Webcitation.org: Archive of Island Academy International homepage) . retrieved on September 29, 2015.
  3. ↑ Island Academy International.com: Directions & Map
  4. ↑ Webcitation.org: Archive - Oliver's Estate Island Academy, "Oliver's Estate PO Box W1884, Buckley's Main Rd, Buckleys, Antigua & Barbuda" . retrieved on September 29, 2015.

Coordinates: 17°7′N 61°50′W / 17.117°N 61.833°W / 17.117; -61.833

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