List of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Parishesa and Capitals - Parishesa in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is divided into six parishes. Here is a list of the parishes in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is an island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea and part of the Lesser Antilles chain. The country is divided into 6 administrative parishes for local governance and administration. Kingstown is the national capital and also the largest city in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

The country includes volcanic islands, tropical forests, beaches, coral reefs, bays, and island chains spread across the Caribbean Sea. Different parishes are known for tourism, fishing, agriculture, yachting, and tropical crop production.

Key Facts

  • National capital: Kingstown
  • Total population: 105,000 (Official estimate 2025)
  • Total area: 389 km² (150 sq miles)
  • Currency: East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
  • Total Parishes: 6
  • Region: Eastern Caribbean

List of Parishes and Administrative Centers of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Total administrative divisions shown: 6 | Combined population: 105,000 | Combined area: 389 km²

#Parish NameAdministrative CenterIsland RegionArea (km²)Population (Latest Estimate)
1CharlotteGeorgetownEastern Saint Vincent14938,000
2GrenadinesPort ElizabethSouthern Islands4510,000
3Saint AndrewLayouWestern Saint Vincent297,500
4Saint DavidChateaubelairNorthwestern Coast8018,000
5Saint GeorgeKingstownCapital Region5225,000
6Saint PatrickBarrouallieSouthwestern Coast346,500

Largest Parishes by Area

  • Charlotte - 58 sq mi (149 km²)
  • Saint David - 31 sq mi (80 km²)
  • Saint George - 20 sq mi (52 km²)
  • Grenadines - 17 sq mi (45 km²)
  • Saint Patrick - 13 sq mi (34 km²)
  • Saint Andrew - 11 sq mi (29 km²)

Most Populous Parishes

  • Charlotte - Population: 38,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Saint George - Population: 25,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Saint David - Population: 18,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Grenadines - Population: 10,000 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Saint Andrew - Population: 7,500 (Official Estimate 2025)
  • Saint Patrick - Population: 6,500 (Official Estimate 2025)

Smallest Parishes by Area

  • Saint Andrew - 11 sq mi (29 km²)
  • Saint Patrick - 13 sq mi (34 km²)
  • Grenadines - 17 sq mi (45 km²)
  • Saint George - 20 sq mi (52 km²)
  • Saint David - 31 sq mi (80 km²)
  • Charlotte - 58 sq mi (149 km²)

Parishes by Geographic Grouping

  • Capital Region: Saint George
  • Eastern Saint Vincent: Charlotte
  • Northwestern Coast: Saint David
  • Southern Islands: Grenadines
  • Southwestern Coast: Saint Patrick
  • Western Saint Vincent: Saint Andrew

Parishes with Coastline

  • All parishes of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have coastline access.

Major Economic Activities by Parish

ParishMain Economic ActivityKnown For
Saint GeorgeGovernment and tradeKingstown and administrative services
GrenadinesTourism and yachtingIsland resorts and sailing
CharlotteAgriculture and fishingBanana farming and coastal communities
Saint DavidFishing and agricultureVolcanic landscapes and coastal villages
Saint AndrewAgricultureRural farming areas
Saint PatrickFishing and local tradeSouthwestern coastal settlements

Natural Features and Tourist Areas

  • La Soufrière Volcano: Charlotte
  • Bequia Island: Grenadines
  • Mustique Island: Grenadines
  • Tobago Cays: Grenadines
  • Botanical Gardens: Saint George
  • Wallilabou Bay: Saint David

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