Saint_John_Parish_(Dominica)
Saint John Parish, Dominica
Parish in Dominica
Saint John is one of Dominica's 10 administrative parishes.[1] It is bordered by St. Andrew to the east, and St. Peter and the Espagnole River to the south. It has an area of 59 km2 (22.78 mi2).[2]
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6,561 people live in the parish, half of which (2,977) live in the main settlement, Portsmouth (Dominica's second largest town, also called Grand Anse by locals).[3] Glanvilla and Lagoon serve as the town's suburbs.
Other settlements include:
- Bornes
- Capucin
- Clifton
- Cottage
- Toucari
- Tanetane
The highest peak is Morne aux Diables, with a height of 861 m (2827 ft).