The Valley, Anguilla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Valley
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Wallblake House
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The Valley's location on Anguilla
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Location of Anguilla in the Caribbean Sea
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| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Overseas Territory | Anguilla |
| Area | |
| • Land | 2.72 km2 (1.05 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,269 |
The Valley is the exciting capital city of Anguilla, a beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea! It's also the main town and one of the fourteen special areas, called districts, on the island. In 2011, about 3,269 people lived here.
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History of The Valley
Old Buildings and Landmarks
The Valley doesn't have many old buildings from the time when Anguilla was a colony. This is because the island's government moved to St. Kitts in 1825.
However, one important old building still stands: Wallblake House. It was built way back in 1787 and is now used by the local Catholic Church as a home for the priest. You can also see the ruins of the Old Court House on Crocus Hill, which is the highest point on the island. Only some broken walls of the old jail cells remain.
Near Wallblake House, you'll find St. Gerard's Catholic Church. This church has a very unique look, made from pebbles, stones, cement, wood, and tiles.
Geography of The Valley
Where is The Valley Located?
The Valley is right in the middle of Anguilla. It's close to Crocus Bay and Crocus Hill, which is the highest spot on the island. Nearby villages include North Side, The Quarter, North Hill, and George Hill.
Climate and Weather
The Valley has a tropical wet and dry climate. This means it has a short dry season in February and March, and a longer wet season for the rest of the year. Even during the wet season, it doesn't rain as much as in some other Caribbean cities.
The temperature in The Valley stays pretty warm all year round, usually between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius (about 79-84 degrees Fahrenheit).
| Climate data for The Valley | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
34 (93) |
32 (90) |
35 (95) |
37 (99) |
36 (97) |
33 (91) |
32 (90) |
32 (90) |
37 (99) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
31 (88) |
30 (86) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
30 (86) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
28 (82) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
29 (84) |
28 (82) |
27 (81) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23 (73) |
23 (73) |
23 (73) |
25 (77) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
26 (79) |
25 (77) |
24 (75) |
23 (73) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 18 (64) |
20 (68) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
20 (68) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
22 (72) |
21 (70) |
20 (68) |
18 (64) |
| Average precipitation cm (inches) | 7 (2.8) |
4 (1.6) |
4 (1.6) |
7 (2.8) |
9 (3.5) |
7 (2.8) |
8 (3.1) |
11 (4.3) |
11 (4.3) |
9 (3.5) |
11 (4.3) |
9 (3.5) |
97 (38) |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 76 |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Population of The Valley
The number of people living in The Valley has changed over the years:
| 1974 | 1984 | 1994 | 2001 | 2011 |
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| 1,048 | 1,709 | 795 | 1,169 | 1,067 |
Getting Around The Valley
The Valley has its own airport, called Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport. You can catch some international flights from here!
Education in The Valley
There are two government-run schools in The Valley:
- Valley Primary School (for younger students)
- Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School (for older students, like middle and high school)
There's also a private school called Omololu International School. It was the first private school in Anguilla, opening in 1994. It uses a special learning program called the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The name "Omololu" means "Child of God" in the Yoruba language.
Famous People from The Valley
Many talented people have come from The Valley, including:
- Cardigan Connor (born 1961), a famous cricketer
- Carlos Newton (born 1976), a mixed martial artist
- Omari Banks (born 1982), a musician and cricketer
- Zharnel Hughes (born 1995), a fast sprinter
- Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers (born 1993), a politician and former model
See also
In Spanish: The Valley (Anguila) para niños
