Micoud District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Micoud District
District
Country	St. Lucia
Area
• Total	112.1 km2 (43.29 sq mi)
Population
• Total	16,284
• Density	145/km2 (376/sq mi)
ISO 3166-2:LC	LC-08

Micoud District is one of the 10 main areas, called districts, on the beautiful Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia. The main town in this district is also called Micoud.

In 2002, about 16,143 people lived in the district. By 2010, the population had grown slightly to 16,284 people. A smaller area called Praslin used to be a separate "quarter" (an old name for district), but it's now part of Micoud District.

Current Representative for Micoud South - Allen Chastanet

How Micoud is Governed

Current Representative for Micoud North- Jeremiah Norbert

The Micoud District is split into two special areas called electoral constituencies. These areas choose people to represent them in the House of Assembly of Saint Lucia, which is like their parliament.

Since July 2021, Jeremiah Norbert has been the representative for Micoud North. Allen Chastanet represents Micoud South. These representatives were chosen during Saint Lucia's most recent election.

Places in Micoud District

Micoud District has many different places within its borders. It is divided into 69 smaller administrative areas.

Estates in Micoud

Many estates are found within the Micoud District. Estates are often large areas of land that might have been used for farming in the past. Some of these include:

Towns and Villages

Several towns and villages are located in the Micoud District. These are places where many people live and work. Some of the populated places are:

Nature Reserves

Micoud District is home to important natural areas that are protected. These "nature reserves" help keep the local plants and animals safe. There are three main ones:

• Frigate Islands Nature Reserve
• Quilesse Forest Reserve
• Savannes Bay Nature Reserve

Islands and Mountains

The district also features some interesting islands and tall mountains. These natural landmarks add to the beauty of the area.

• Frigate Island
• Praslin Island
• Scorpion Island
• Mount Beaucoup
• Mount Durocher
• Piton Saint Esprit

Notable People

Some famous people have come from the Micoud District:

• Sesenne (1914-2010), a well-known singer and important cultural figure.
• Daren Sammy, a famous cricketer who used to play for the West Indies team.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Micoud para niños

• List of cities in Saint Lucia
• List of rivers of Saint Lucia