Saint George, Barbados
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, 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.
Geography
Saint George is one of the eleven parish of Barbados. It is one of two land-locked parishes, the other being Saint Thomas to the north. Covering an area of approximately, It borders six of the eleven other parishes, more than any other parish.The topography of the parish is characterized by rolling hills and fertile valleys, typical of the central and inland areas of Barbados. Unlike the coastal parishes, Saint George lacks the characteristic beaches and cliffs found along the Barbadian shoreline. Instead, its inland position means it is dominated by agricultural lands, including fields of sugar cane and other crops. The parish also features some significant natural formations, such as the Orchid World & Tropical Flower Garden The parish includes key historical sites, including the Gun Hill Signal Station, which dates back to 1818, and one of the six signal stations in Barbados.
Populated places
The parish contains the following towns, villages, localities, settlements, communities and hamlets:Parishes bordering Saint George
- Christ Church – South
- Saint John – Northeast
- Saint Joseph – North
- Saint Michael – West
- Saint Philip – East
- Saint Thomas – ''Northwest''