Saint Philip is a parish of Barbados at the southeastern end of the island.
Saint Philip | |
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Coordinates: 13°07′N 59°28′W / 13.117°N 59.467°W | |
Country | Barbados |
Largest city | Six Cross Roads |
Government | |
• Type | Parliamentary democracy |
• Parliamentry seats | 3 |
Area | |
• Total | 60 km2 (23.17 sq mi) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 30,662 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | BB-10 |
St. Philip has the largest land area of the 11 parishes of Barbados. It has a mostly flat 'close to sea-level' land. It does not have a true city, rather villages and areas.
This parish is home to the only 'dependency' of Barbados called Culpepper Island. This tiny rock in the ocean is used as a feeding ground for sheep. It cannot be reached unless by boat or by foot at low tide.
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