List of cities in Grenada facts for kids
Grenada is a beautiful island nation located in the southeastern Caribbean Sea. It's often called the "Spice Isle" because it grows so many amazing spices like nutmeg and cinnamon! This article will help you learn about the different towns, villages, and other populated places you can find across Grenada and its smaller islands. Grenada is made up of the main island of Grenada and several smaller islands at the southern end of the Grenadines island chain.
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Discovering Grenada's Places
Grenada is a small country, but it has many interesting places where people live. These places can be a big city, smaller towns, or quiet villages. Knowing about these places helps us understand the geography and daily life on the island.
What is a Populated Place?
A populated place is simply an area where people live. In Grenada, this can mean different things:
- City: A very large and important place, usually the capital, with many people and buildings.
- Town: Smaller than a city, but still a busy place with shops and services.
- Village: A small community, often with fewer people and a more relaxed feel.
The Capital City: St. George's
Grenada has only one official city, which is its capital: St. George's. St. George's is on the main island of Grenada. It's a very important place for the country.
- It is the largest town and the capital.
- It has a beautiful natural harbor.
- Many of Grenada's government buildings are located here.
- It is a busy center for trade and tourism.
- The city is known for its colorful houses and historic buildings.
Towns and Villages Across the Island
Besides St. George's, Grenada has many other towns and villages. These places are spread out across the main island and some of the smaller islands like Carriacou and Petite Martinique. Each place has its own unique charm and community.
Here is a list of some of the populated places in Grenada:
- Amber Belair
- Après Tout
- Bacaye
- Bacolet
- Balthazar
- Blaize
- Barique
- Bathway
- Beaton
- Beaulieu
- Becke Moui
- Bellevue
- Belmont
- Birch Grove
- Boca
- Bogles
- Bois de Gannes
- Bonaire
- Beausejour
- Calivigny
- Chantimelle
- Chutz
- Clabony
- Crochu
- Deblando
- Debra
- Diego Piece
- Dunfermline
- Elie Hall
- Fond
- Gouyave
- Grand Bras
- Granlette
- Grand Roy St.John
- Grand Bra
- Great Crayfish
- Great Palmiste St.John
- Great Pond
- Grenville
- Hillsborough (on Carriacou island)
- Ka-fe Beau
- L'Anse Aux Epines
- La Fortune
- La Filette
- La Mode
- L Qua Qua
- La Sagesse
- Soubise
- La Tante
- La Taste
- Mamma Cannes
- Maulti
- Morne Fendue
- Morne Jaloux Ridge
- Morne Longue
- Morne Rouge
- Morne Tranquille
- Mount Craven
- Mount Horne
- Mount Parnasus
- Munich
- Paraclete
- Paradise
- Petit Bacaye
- Perdmontemps
- Prospect
- Resource
- St. George's
- Sauteurs
- St. David's
- San Souci
- Telescope
- Tivoli
- Union
- Union Village
- Upper Capitol
- Upper Conference
- Upper La Tante
- Upper La Taste
- Upper Pearls
- Victoria
- Waltham
- Westerhall
- Willis
