Saint Michael, Barbados
St. Michael is one of eleven parishes of Barbados. It is in the south-west part of the island.
Saint Michael | |
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 Map of Barbados showing Saint Michael | |
| Coordinates: 13°07′N 59°36′W | |
| Country | Barbados |
| Largest city | Bridgetown |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary democracy |
| • Parliamentary seats | 11 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39 km2 (15 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
| • Total | 88,529 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | BB-08[1] |
The parish is home to Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. There is also the international seaport of Barbados—the Deep Water Harbour. Rihanna, a singer was born in St. Michael.
References
- iso:code:3166:BB, International Organization for Standardization
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