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Saint John Parish, Administrative district in northern Dominica.

Saint John Parish spans 59 square kilometers along the northern coast of Dominica, featuring volcanic mountains and the second-largest town of Portsmouth.

The parish became an important administrative center in the 1960s with the establishment of Portsmouth Secondary School, the first rural secondary institution on the island.

The Indian River flows through Saint John Parish, providing a central location for local fishermen and agricultural activities that sustain traditional community practices.

Prince Rupert Bay near Portsmouth offers multiple docking facilities for vessels, serving as a primary entrance point for maritime visitors to Dominica.

Morne aux Diables, reaching 861 meters in height, stands as the defining geographical feature of Saint John Parish, overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

Location: Dominica

Elevation above the sea: 66 m

Shares border with: Saint Peter Parish, Saint Andrew Parish

GPS coordinates: 15.58333,-61.46667

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:24

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