List of Dominica Parishes and Capitals - Parishes in Dominica

Dominica, not to be confused with the Dominican Republic, is divided into ten parishes. Here are the names of the parishes in Dominica:

Dominica is a small island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea, located between Guadeloupe and Martinique. The country is divided into 10 parishes, and those parishes are further organized into local communities and villages. Roseau is the national capital and also the largest city in Dominica.

The island is known for its rainforests, volcanic mountains, waterfalls, rivers, and hot springs. Because much of the landscape is rugged and green, many parishes are centered around coastal towns while the interior remains heavily forested and mountainous.

Key Facts

• National capital: Roseau
• Total population: 73,040 (Official estimate 2024)
• Total area: 751 km² (290 sq miles)
• Currency: East Caribbean Dollar ($, XCD)
• Bordering countries: None - island nation
• Total Parishes: 10
• Total Communities and Villages: 100+

List of Parishes and Capitals of Dominica

Total parishes shown: 10 | Combined population: 73,040 | Combined area: 751 km²

Largest Parishes by Area

• Saint Andrew - 69 sq mi (178 km²)
• Saint David - 51 sq mi (131 km²)
• Saint Joseph - 47 sq mi (121 km²)
• Saint Patrick - 32 sq mi (84 km²)
• Saint Paul - 25 sq mi (65 km²)
• Saint John - 23 sq mi (59 km²)
• Saint George - 22 sq mi (56 km²)
• Saint Peter - 14 sq mi (36 km²)

Most Populous Parishes

• Saint George - Population: 21,241 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Andrew - Population: 10,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Paul - Population: 9,200 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Patrick - Population: 8,500 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint David - Population: 7,500 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint John - Population: 6,000 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Joseph - Population: 5,800 (Official Estimate 2024)
• Saint Mark - Population: 1,900 (Official Estimate 2024)

Smallest Parishes by Area

• Saint Mark - 4 sq mi (10 km²)
• Saint Luke - 4 sq mi (11 km²)
• Saint Peter - 14 sq mi (36 km²)
• Saint George - 22 sq mi (56 km²)
• Saint John - 23 sq mi (59 km²)
• Saint Paul - 25 sq mi (65 km²)

Parishes by Regional Grouping

• Northeast Coast: Saint Andrew
• East Coast: Saint David
• Southwest Coast: Saint George, Saint Luke, Saint Mark
• Northwest Coast: Saint John, Saint Peter
• West Coast: Saint Joseph, Saint Paul
• South: Saint Patrick

Landlocked Parishes

• None - all parishes of Dominica have coastline access.

Parishes with Coastline

• Saint Andrew
• Saint David
• Saint George
• Saint John
• Saint Joseph
• Saint Luke
• Saint Mark
• Saint Patrick
• Saint Paul
• Saint Peter

Parishes Sharing Borders with Other Countries

• None - Dominica is an island nation in the Caribbean Sea.

Sources

• Government of Dominica
• Central Statistical Office of Dominica
• World Bank - Dominica Data
• Encyclopaedia Britannica - Dominica
• CIA World Factbook - Dominica