Saint Philip, Antigua and Barbuda facts for kids
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Parish of Saint Philip
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Newfield, Saint Phillip
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| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Established | 11 January 1692 |
| Capital | St. Philips |
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| • Total | 3,689 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
Saint Philip is a special area, called a civil parish, located in Antigua and Barbuda. It is on the northeastern part of Antigua island. In 2011, about 3,347 people lived there. This makes Saint Philip the parish with the fewest people in all of Antigua and Barbuda.
It is also the parish with the highest percentage of people living in poverty in Antigua and Barbuda. About 25.85% of its population is considered "poor."
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Towns and Villages in Saint Philip
The main town in Saint Philip is Freetown. Many other smaller places where people live are also part of this parish.
Here are some of the other populated places:
- Collins
- Ffryes
- Glanvilles
- Montpelier
- Newfield
- Seatons
- Saint Philips
- Willikies
Who Lives in Saint Philip?
As of 2011[update], the total number of people living in Saint Philip parish was 3,322. This is the smallest population among all the parishes in the country. There were 1,557 males and 1,765 females.
The information below comes from the Housing and Population Census of Antigua and Barbuda, which happened in 2011. It tells us more about the people living in Saint Philip.
Background of Residents
Most people in Saint Philip are of African descent.
| Ethnic Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| African descendent | 3,028 | 91.15% |
| Caucasian/White | 45 | 1.35% |
| East Indian/India | 12 | 0.35% |
| Mixed (Black/White) | 16 | 0.50% |
| Mixed (Other) | 67 | 2.02% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 1.17% |
| Syrian/Lebanese | 2 | 0.07% |
| Other | 25 | 0.74% |
| Don't know/Not stated | 88 | 2.65% |
| Total | 3,322 | 100.00% |
| Religion | Number of People | Percentage |
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| Adventist | 579 | 17.60% |
| Anglican | 894 | 27.18% |
| Baptist | 67 | 2.04% |
| Church of God | 75 | 2.29% |
| Evangelical | 8 | 0.25% |
| Jehovah Witness | 69 | 2.11% |
| Methodist | 385 | 11.70% |
| Moravian | 121 | 3.68% |
| Nazarene | 14 | 0.43% |
| None/no religion | 120 | 3.65% |
| Pentecostal | 129 | 3.93% |
| Rastafarian | 18 | 0.54% |
| Roman Catholic | 176 | 5.36% |
| Weslyan Holiness | 362 | 11.02% |
| Other | 78 | 2.36% |
| Don't know/Not stated | 193 | 5.87% |
| Total | 3,288 | 100.00% |
| NotApp : | 34 |
Age Groups in Saint Philip
The table below shows the different age groups of people living in Saint Philip.
| Age | Number of People | Percentage |
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| 0-14 years | 745 | 22.40% |
| 15-64 years | 2,156 | 64.90% |
| 65 and over | 421 | 12.70% |
| Total | 3,322 | 100.00% |
Internet Use and Origin
Many people in Saint Philip use the internet. Most residents were born in Antigua and Barbuda.
| Internet Use | Number of People | Percentage |
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| Yes | 1,453 | 43.75% |
| No | 1,739 | 52.35% |
| Don't know/Not stated | 129 | 3.89% |
| Total | 3,322 | 100.00% |
| Country of Birth | Number of People | Percentage |
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| Antigua and Barbuda | 2,540 | 76.46% |
| Guyana | 116 | 3.50% |
| Jamaica | 102 | 3.08% |
| USA | 147 | 4.42% |
| Dominica | 85 | 2.55% |
| Other countries | 332 | 9.99% |
| Total | 3,322 | 100.00% |
Citizenship and Training
Most people in Saint Philip are citizens of Antigua and Barbuda. Some have a second citizenship, often from the USA.
| Main Citizenship | Number of People | Percentage |
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| Antigua and Barbuda | 2,923 | 88.00% |
| Guyana | 48 | 1.45% |
| Jamaica | 59 | 1.77% |
| USA | 47 | 1.42% |
| Other countries | 245 | 7.36% |
| Total | 3,322 | 100.00% |
| Second Citizenship | Number of People | Percentage |
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| USA | 139 | 33.52% |
| Guyana | 67 | 16.19% |
| Dominica | 55 | 13.35% |
| Jamaica | 39 | 9.38% |
| Other countries | 114 | 27.56% |
| Total | 414 | 100.00% |
| Received Training | Number of People | Percentage |
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| Yes | 758 | 29.49% |
| No | 1,524 | 59.26% |
| Don't know/Not stated | 289 | 11.25% |
| Total | 2,572 | 100.00% |
| Employment Status | Number of People | Percentage |
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| Employed (working) | 1,448 | 56.29% |
| Unemployed (looking for work) | 114 | 4.44% |
| Inactive (not working or looking) | 984 | 38.27% |
| Not stated | 26 | 1.01% |
| Total | 2,572 | 100.00% |
Homes in Saint Philip
There are 1,139 homes, or households, in Saint Philip Parish.
Home Features
Here are some details about the homes in Saint Philip:
| Garbage Disposal Method | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| Garbage truck (Public) | 1,010 | 88.67% |
| Garbage truck (Private) | 84 | 7.37% |
| Other methods | 20 | 1.76% |
| Don't know/Not stated | 25 | 2.19% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
| Have Air Conditioner | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| Yes | 70 | 6.15% |
| No | 1,069 | 93.85% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
| Have Desktop Computer | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| Yes | 296 | 25.99% |
| No | 843 | 74.01% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
| Have Laptop Computer | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| Yes | 317 | 27.83% |
| No | 822 | 72.17% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
| Have Mobile Device | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| Yes | 817 | 71.73% |
| No | 322 | 28.27% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
| Have Radio | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| Yes | 663 | 58.21% |
| No | 476 | 41.79% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
| Motor Vehicles per Home | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| 0 cars | 351 | 38.74% |
| 1 car | 341 | 37.64% |
| 2 cars | 159 | 17.55% |
| 3 cars | 36 | 3.97% |
| 4 or more cars | 19 | 2.10% |
| Total | 906 | 100.00% |
| Internet Access at Home | Number of Homes | Percentage |
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| No | 583 | 51.19% |
| Yes | 328 | 28.80% |
| Don't know/not declared | 228 | 20.02% |
| Total | 1,139 | 100.00% |
Images for kids
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Newfield, Saint Phillip
See also
In Spanish: Parroquia de Saint Philip (Antigua y Barbuda) para niños
