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Saint Joseph | |
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Map of Barbados showing the Saint Joseph parish | |
| Coordinates:13°12′N59°32′W / 13.200°N 59.533°W /13.200; -59.533 | |
| Country | Barbados |
| Largest city | Bathsheba |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary democracy |
| • Parliamentary seats | 1 |
| Area | |
• Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population (2010 census) | |
• Total | 6,620 |
| • Density | 250/km2 (660/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | BB-06[1] |
Theparish ofSt. Joseph inBarbados is on the eastern side of the island. The parish is home to two of the more notable botanic gardens in the country -Flower Forest andAndromeda Gardens. Parts of St. Joseph are also referred to as the Scotland District, a reference to the appearance of the landscape.
One of the highest points in the island isChimborazo in Saint Joseph.Saint Joseph is also the home of the "Soup Bowl" where international surfing competitions are held.
The parish contains the following towns, villages, localities, settlements, communities and hamlets:
Saint Joseph covers one geographicalconstituency for theHouse of Assembly: