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Saint Joseph Parish, Administrative parish on the west coast of Dominica

Saint Joseph Parish extends over 120 square kilometers along the Caribbean coast, featuring villages like Salisbury, Coulibistrie, and Mero.

The parish developed from early indigenous settlements into an administrative region, becoming one of the ten official parishes of Dominica.

Each coastal village in Saint Joseph Parish maintains specific traditions connected to fishing practices and maritime activities throughout generations.

The parish capital Saint Joseph serves as the main administrative center, offering governmental services and community facilities to 5,765 residents.

The Layou River, Dominica's longest waterway, crosses through Saint Joseph Parish before reaching the Caribbean Sea at the western coastline.

Location: Dominica

Capital city: Saint Joseph

Elevation above the sea: 83 m

Shares border with: Saint Peter Parish, Saint Andrew Parish, Saint David Parish, Saint Paul Parish

GPS coordinates: 15.40694,-61.42500

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:03

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