Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada

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Saint Andrew's Parish
Paroisse de Saint Andrew
—  Parish  —
Country Grenada
Capital City Grenville
Area
 • Total 35 sq mi (91 km2)
Population
 • Total 24,749
 • Density 640/sq mi (249/km2)


Saint Andrew's is the largest parish in Grenada. The main town is Grenville, which is also Grenada's second largest town after St George's. Grenville is also known as La Baye (its former French name).

[edit] History

In 1650's the French named the parish Morne de Combat and it was part of the French Territories. Marquis was the first Parish Capital from 1795 to 1796, Grenville became capital of Saint Andrew's in 1796.


Coordinates: 12°07′09″N 61°37′35″W / 12.11917°N 61.62639°W / 12.11917; -61.62639

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