Saint Lucia Districts and Capitals - Districts in Saint Lucia

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Saint Lucia is not officially divided into districts. Instead, it is divided into 11 quarters, which are administrative divisions within the country. Here is a list of the quarters in Saint Lucia:

Saint Lucia is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea and part of the Lesser Antilles region. The country is divided into 10 administrative districts known as quarters for local governance and administration. Castries is the national capital and also the largest city in Saint Lucia.

The island includes volcanic mountains, tropical rainforests, coastal plains, beaches, bays, and fertile valleys surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. Different districts are known for tourism, fishing, agriculture, banana production, and cultural heritage.

Key Facts

  • National capital: Castries
  • Total population: 185,000 (Official estimate 2025)
  • Total area: 617 km² (238 sq miles)
  • Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
  • Total Districts / Quarters: 10
  • Region: Eastern Caribbean

List of Districts and Administrative Centers of Saint Lucia

Total administrative divisions shown: 10 | Combined population: 185,000 | Combined area: 617 km²

#District / QuarterAdministrative CenterGeographic RegionArea (km²)Population (Latest Estimate)
1Anse la RayeAnse la RayeWestern Coast317,000
2CanariesCanariesSouthwestern Coast358,000
3CastriesCastriesCapital Region7970,000
4ChoiseulChoiseulSouthern Coast317,500
5DenneryDenneryEastern Coast6913,000
6Gros IsletGros IsletNorthern Coast10132,000
7LaborieLaborieSouthern Region247,000
8MicoudMicoudSoutheastern Region7718,000
9SoufrièreSoufrièreVolcanic Southwest5110,500
10Vieux FortVieux FortSouthern Peninsula11912,000

Largest Districts by Area

  • Vieux Fort - 46 sq mi (119 km²)
  • Gros Islet - 39 sq mi (101 km²)
  • Castries - 31 sq mi (79 km²)
  • Micoud - 30 sq mi (77 km²)
  • Dennery - 27 sq mi (69 km²)
  • Soufrière - 20 sq mi (51 km²)
  • Canaries - 14 sq mi (35 km²)
  • Anse la Raye - 12 sq mi (31 km²)

Most Populous Districts

  • Castries - Population: 70,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Gros Islet - Population: 32,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Micoud - Population: 18,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Dennery - Population: 13,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Vieux Fort - Population: 12,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Soufrière - Population: 10,500 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Canaries - Population: 8,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Choiseul - Population: 7,500 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Districts by Area

  • Laborie - 9 sq mi (24 km²)
  • Anse la Raye - 12 sq mi (31 km²)
  • Choiseul - 12 sq mi (31 km²)
  • Canaries - 14 sq mi (35 km²)
  • Soufrière - 20 sq mi (51 km²)
  • Dennery - 27 sq mi (69 km²)

Districts by Geographic Grouping

  • Capital Region: Castries
  • Eastern Coast: Dennery
  • Northern Coast: Gros Islet
  • Southeastern Region: Micoud
  • Southern Coast: Choiseul
  • Southern Peninsula: Vieux Fort
  • Southern Region: Laborie
  • Southwestern Coast: Canaries
  • Volcanic Southwest: Soufrière
  • Western Coast: Anse la Raye

Districts with Coastline

  • All districts of Saint Lucia have coastline access.

Major Economic Activities by District

DistrictMain Economic ActivityKnown For
CastriesFinance and tourismNational capital and cruise port
Gros IsletTourism and entertainmentResorts and beaches
SoufrièreTourismPitons and volcanic attractions
Vieux FortTransportation and tradeInternational airport and ports
DenneryFishing and agricultureCoastal villages and farming
MicoudAgricultureBanana and tropical crop production

Natural Features and Tourist Areas

  • Pitons Mountains: Soufrière
  • Rodney Bay: Gros Islet
  • Hewanorra International Airport: Vieux Fort
  • Marigot Bay Area: Castries
  • Sulphur Springs: Soufrière
  • Pigeon Island: Gros Islet

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