Antigua and Barbuda Parishes and Capitals - Parishes in Antigua and Barbuda

Antigua and Barbuda is a country located in the Caribbean region. It is divided into six parishes, which are administrative divisions similar to states or provinces. Here are the parishes of Antigua and Barbuda:

Antigua and Barbuda is a small island country in the eastern Caribbean, made up mainly of the islands of Antigua, Barbuda, and the tiny uninhabited island of Redonda. The country is divided into 6 parishes and 2 dependencies, and those divisions help organize local administration and regional identity across the islands. Saint John's is the national capital and also the largest city in the country.

Most of the population lives on Antigua, where you'll find the capital, major ports, beaches, and tourism centers. Barbuda is much quieter and more sparsely populated, with wide beaches, wetlands, and small communities spread across the island.

Key Facts

• National capital: Saint John's
• Total population: 100,772 (Official estimate 2024)
• Total area: 442 km² (171 sq miles)
• Currency: East Caribbean Dollar ($, XCD)
• Bordering countries: None - island nation
• Total Parishes: 6
• Total Dependencies: 2

List of Parishes and Capitals of Antigua and Barbuda

Total administrative divisions shown: 8 | Combined population: 100,772 | Combined area: 442 km²

Largest Parishes and Dependencies by Area

• Barbuda - 62 sq mi (161 km²)
• Saint Mary - 33 sq mi (85 km²)
• Saint John - 29 sq mi (74 km²)
• Saint Paul - 19 sq mi (48 km²)
• Saint Philip - 17 sq mi (44 km²)
• Saint Peter - 13 sq mi (33 km²)
• Saint George - 9 sq mi (23 km²)
• Redonda - 5 sq mi (14 km²)

Most Populous Parishes and Dependencies

• Saint John - Population: 25,452 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Mary - Population: 8,794 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Paul - Population: 8,381 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint George - Population: 8,278 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Peter - Population: 4,096 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Philip - Population: 3,967 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Barbuda - Population: 1,634 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Redonda - Population: 0 (Official Estimate 2024)

Smallest Parishes and Dependencies by Area

• Redonda - 5 sq mi (14 km²)
• Saint George - 9 sq mi (23 km²)
• Saint Peter - 13 sq mi (33 km²)
• Saint Philip - 17 sq mi (44 km²)
• Saint Paul - 19 sq mi (48 km²)
• Saint John - 29 sq mi (74 km²)

Parishes and Dependencies by Regional Grouping

• Northwest Antigua: Saint John
• Central Antigua: Saint George
• Southwest Antigua: Saint Mary
• South Antigua: Saint Paul
• Northeast Antigua: Saint Peter
• East Antigua: Saint Philip
• Barbuda Island: Barbuda
• Redonda Island: Redonda

Landlocked Parishes and Dependencies

• None - all administrative divisions have access to coastline or coastal territory.

Parishes and Dependencies with Coastline

• Saint George
• Saint John
• Saint Mary
• Saint Paul
• Saint Peter
• Saint Philip
• Barbuda
• Redonda

Parishes and Dependencies Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• None - Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation with no land borders.

Sources

• Statistics Division of Antigua and Barbuda
• World Bank - Antigua and Barbuda Data
• CIA World Factbook - Antigua and Barbuda
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Antigua and Barbuda
• United Nations Statistics Division