Saint Luke Parish, Dominica
Saint Luke is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes.[1] It is bordered by St. George (to the north), St. Mark (to the south), and St. Patrick (to the east).
Saint Luke | |
|---|---|
Parish | |
 Soufrière Bay off Pointe Michel | |
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| Country | Dominica |
| Capital | Pointe Michel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 km2 (3.0 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 1,668 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (550/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| ISO 3166-2 | DM-07 |
The parish is one of Dominica's smallest in area and population. 1,668 people[2] live in its 7.77 km² (3 mi²)[3] of area. Pointe Michel (La Pointe) is its only settlement.
Its shape resembles a wedge pointing right, with the top part cut off.
References
- "The World Factbook". CIA. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
- Commonwealth of Dominica, Population and Housing Census – 2001. Roseau, Dominica: Central Statistical Office, Ministry of Finance and Planning, Kennedy Avenue, 2001.
- Figures provided by the Lands and Surveys Division of the Ministry of Agriculture, Cork Street, Roseau, Dominica.
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