Saint Peter, Barbados
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The Parish of Saint Peter ("St. Peter") is one of eleven parishes in the Caribbean island country of Barbados. It is named after the Christian Apostle and patron saint, Saint Peter. It is located in the north of Barbados, and is the only parish besides Saint Lucy that extends from the east coast to the west.
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Saint Peter | |
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Coordinates: 13°15′N 59°37′W | |
Country | Barbados |
Largest city | Speightstown |
Government | |
• Type | Parliamentary democracy |
• Parliamentary seats | 1 |
Area | |
• Total | 34 km2 (13 sq mi) |
Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 11,300 |
• Density | 330/km2 (860/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | BB-09[1] |
The Barbados "Platinum Coast," which extends through Saint Peter from the parish of Saint James just to the south, has helped to make Saint Peter a tourist hot spot. The parish is surrounded with white sand beaches, including those along Mullins Bay. Its topography includes rolling hills and terraces, some of which are still covered by sugar cane, which was the island's chief cash crop during its colonial period. Within Saint Peter are also large tourist sites such as the Port St. Charles and Port Ferdinand marinas. Other lavish resorts include Schooner Bay, St. Peter's Bay and The Palazzate.