Saint John, Barbados

Saint John
Parish

Map of Barbados showing the Saint John parish
Coordinates: 13°10′N 59°29′W / 13.167°N 59.483°W / 13.167; -59.483Coordinates: 13°10′N 59°29′W / 13.167°N 59.483°W / 13.167; -59.483
Country Barbados
Largest city Four Roads
Government
  Type Parliamentary democracy
  Parliamentary seats 1
Area
  Total 34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population (2010 census)
  Total 8,963
  Density 260/km2 (680/sq mi)

The parish of Saint John (St. John) is a parish of Barbados on the eastern side of the island. It is home to one of its secondary schools, The Lodge School. The parish is the home of many districts such as Ashford and Kendal. It is home to the St. John's Parish Church, which has a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean from its perch near Hackleton's Cliff, which overlooks the East Coast of the island.[1] In its southeastern corner, the shoreline turns northward, forming the small Conset Bay.[2]

Society Primary was the oldest primary school on the island. It is over 100 years old and was built by the Codrington College.

Geography

Settlements

  • Bath
  • Bowmanston
  • Carter
  • Cherry Grove
  • Kendal
  • Saint John
  • Saint Marks

Parishes bordering Saint John

Landmarks

Ashford Bird Park is a bird and animal sanctuary of 197 acres (80 ha).

References

  1. http://www.barbados.org/churches/stjohn.htm
  2. Plotting location as given by this map onto this image

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