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Saint John
Parish
Prince Rupert Bay, near Portsmouth
Prince Rupert Bay, near Portsmouth
Dominica-Saint John.png
Country Dominica
Capital Portsmouth
Area
 • Total 59.0 km2 (22.8 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total 6,561
 • Density 111.20/km2 (288.02/sq mi)
Time zone UTC-4
ISO 3166-2 DM-05

Saint John is one of the ten main areas, called parishes, in the country of Dominica. It is located on the northwest coast of the island. The main town and capital of Saint John is Portsmouth.

Discovering Saint John Parish

Where is Saint John Located?

Saint John Parish is found on the beautiful island of Dominica. It covers an area of about 59 square kilometers (22.8 square miles). This makes it a medium-sized parish on the island.

What is the Highest Point?

The highest point in Saint John Parish is a mountain called Morne aux Diables. It stands tall at 861 meters (2,827 feet) above sea level. This mountain offers amazing views of the surrounding area.

Exploring Nature and Parks

Saint John is famous for its natural beauty and fun places to visit. Two of the most well-known spots are the Indian River and the Cabrits National Park.

The Indian River is a calm, winding river perfect for boat tours. You can see lots of plants and animals there. Cabrits National Park is home to an old fort and beautiful beaches. It's a great place to learn about history and enjoy nature.

Portsmouth (Dominica)
Prince Rupert Bay, near Portsmouth, is a beautiful coastal area.

Life and Learning in Saint John

Schools and Education

Saint John Parish is home to Ross University School of Medicine. This university is located in a town called Picard. It brings students from all over the world to study medicine.

Towns and Villages

Besides Portsmouth, many other smaller towns and villages are part of Saint John Parish. These include:

  • Bornes
  • Capucin
  • Clifton
  • Cottage
  • Toucari
  • Tanetane

These communities are where many of the parish's 6,561 residents (as of 2011) live and work.

Images for kids

  • Indian River (Dominica)

    Indian River, near Portsmouth

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Parroquia de Saint John (Dominica) para niños

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