Saint Paul's (St. Kitts and Nevis)
| Saint Paul's Capisterre Saint Paul’s |
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| Coordinates | 17 ° 24 ′ N , 62 ° 50 ′ W | ||
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| Country | St. Kitts and Nevis | ||
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Island nation |
St. Kitts | ||
| Island nation | Saint Paul Capisterre | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | KN-09 | ||
| Residents | 1200 | ||
Saint Paul Capisterre or Saint Paul’s is one of two places in the Parish Saint Paul Capisterre on the island of St. Kitts in St. Kitts and Nevis . The place has about 1200 inhabitants.
geography
Saint Paul's is located in the north of the island, in the northeast of the Parish, adjacent to the Belmont Estate , which is west of the village. The Island Main Road connects the place to the northeast with Dieppe Bay Town in the Parish of Saint John Capisterre . To the southwest, the road first leads through Newton Ground towards the Parish Saint Anne Sandy Point .
history
One of the largest sugar cane plantations existed on site. After the closure of the sugar cane mills, unemployment skyrocketed and the government launched a series of work programs. Among other things, the St Paul's Sporting Complex Cricket Stadium was built .
Personalities
- Denzil Douglas (* 1953), Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis (1995-2015)
- Robert Bradshaw (1916–1978), Prime Minister (1966–1978).