Saint George, Barbados
Saint George | |
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Map of Barbados showing the Saint George parish | |
| Coordinates: 13°08′N 59°32′W / 13.133°N 59.533°W | |
| Country | Barbados |
| Largest city | The Glebe |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary democracy |
| • Parliamentary seats | 2 |
| Area | |
• Total | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 19,767 |
| • Density | 450/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | BB-03 |
St. George is a parish of Barbados. It is one of two landlocked parishes, the other being Saint Thomas to the north. It borders six of the eleven other parishes, more than any other parish. Covering an area of approximately 44 km2 (17 sq mi), it housed around 23,065 residents as per the 2020 official statistics. The area remains predominantly rural, with small villages, agricultural land, and key historical sites, including the Gun Hill Signal Station, which dates back to 1818.