Saint John Parish, Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John is a civil parish of Antigua and Barbuda, located on the island of Antigua. It had a population of 51,737 in 2011.

For Saint John Parish in other places, see Saint John Parish (disambiguation).
Saint John Parish
Parish
Saint John's, the capital of Saint John Parish.
CountryAntigua and Barbuda
IslandAntigua
CapitalSt. John's
Area
 • Total74 km2 (28.5 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[1]
 • Total51,737
 • Density700/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)

Boon Point, the northernmost point of Antigua, is located in Saint John.

Populated places

The parish contains the nation's capital city of St. John's. Other populated places include:

  • Aberdeen
  • Bendals
  • Branns Hamlet
  • Buckleys
  • Cedar Grove
  • Cooks Hill
  • Cooks New Extension
  • Emanuel
  • Five Islands
  • Gamble's Terrace
  • Golden Grove
  • Gray Hill
  • Grays Farm
  • Green Bay
  • Nut Grove
  • Renfrew
  • Tomlinson
  • Upper Gamble's
  • Villa
  • Weatherhills

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.

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