Castries District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Castries District
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Port of Castries
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| Country | St. Lucia |
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| • Land | 90.33 km2 (34.88 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 65,656 |
| • Density | 726.85/km2 (1,882.5/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166-2:LC |
LC-02
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Castries District is one of the ten main areas, called districts, in the beautiful Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. It's like a big county or region. In 2012, about 80,573 people lived here. This number has been slowly growing over the years. The capital city of Saint Lucia, also named Castries, is located right here! During the Saint Lucia Jazz Festival, the city of Castries hosts many music stages.
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Exploring Castries District
The Castries District has many smaller areas within it. The main town, also called Castries, is a busy port city. This means it has a big harbor where ships come and go.
Fun Things to Do in Castries
People love to visit Castries for many reasons.
- Shopping: You can find lots of stores in the city. The Castries Market is a popular spot. Here, you can buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and cool handmade crafts.
- Art and History: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a must-see. It has amazing murals painted by a local artist.
- Relaxing Parks: You can relax in Derek Walcott Square. This park is named after a famous poet from Saint Lucia who won a Nobel Prize.
- Amazing Views: Head up to Morne Fortune, which means "Hill of Good Luck." From the top, you get awesome views of the whole area. Long ago, the French and English fought battles here to control the island.
- Resorts: Castries is also home to some of Saint Lucia's most popular resorts. These include The BodyHoliday LeSport, Rendezvous Couples Resort, and Windjammer Landing.
How Castries District is Governed
The main office for the Castries District government is in the town of Castries. The district is divided into different areas for elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. Each area chooses a person to represent them in the House of Assembly of Saint Lucia.
Electoral Constituencies
Here are the main electoral areas in Castries District and their representatives:
- Babonneau, with about 12,844 people, is represented by Hon. Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte.
- Castries East, with about 11,782 people, is represented by Hon. Philip J. Pierre.
- Castries South, with about 9,463 people, is represented by Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire.
- Castries Central, with about 7,274 people, is represented by Hon. Richard Frederick.
- Castries South East, with about 14,516 people, is represented by Hon. Joachim Andre Henry.
- Castries North, with about 11,463 people, is represented by Hon. Stephenson King.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Castries para niños
- Districts of Saint Lucia
- Geography of Saint Lucia
- List of cities in Saint Lucia
- List of rivers of Saint Lucia
- Politics of Saint Lucia
Images for kids
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Panorama, coast of Castries
