Anna's Retreat, U.S. Virgin Islands

Anna's Retreat is a town in the administrative subdistrict of Tutu in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. As of 2006, the population was 7,600, making Anna's Retreat the second-largest town in the U.S. Virgin Islands after the territorial capital, Charlotte Amalie.

Anna's Retreat
Town
Nickname(s): 
Tutu
Anna's Retreat
Location within the United States Virgin Islands
Coordinates: 18°20′N 64°53′W
TerritoryU.S. Virgin Islands
IslandSaint Thomas
Population
 (2000)
 • Total8,197
ZIP code
00802, 00803
Area code(s)340

As with many parts of the territory, tourists are often present in the town and contribute to the local economy.

Education

The Joseph Gomez Elementary School and the Emanuel Benjamin Oliver Elementary school serve Anna's Retreat.[1]

Geography

Anna's Retreat is located on the east side of Saint Thomas.

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Anna's Retreat has a tropical savanna climate, abbreviated "Am" on climate maps.[2]

Shopping

Anna's Retreat is one of the biggest shopping districts in the U.S. Virgin Islands and is also home to Tutu Park Mall.

Transportation

The Weymouth Rhymer Highway passes through Anna's Retreat, turning into Red Hook Rd which leads to Red Hook.

See also
  • Charlotte Amalie West
  • Cruz Bay

References
  1. "Google Maps". Archived from the original on 2008-02-20. Retrieved 2019-05-22.
  2. Climate Summary for Anna's Retreat, United States Virgin Islands
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