Saint Paul Parish
Saint Paul Parish is one of the 10 major administrative divisions in Dominica. With a population of about 9,000 people inhabiting an area of 67.4 km2, St. Paul parish contains a number of large towns and villages with budding economic activities.
The second airport in Dominica is located in the Canefield township of St. Paul parish. A coconut products factory is also situated at Belfast Estate in the parish. The region contains a number of thriving businesses and socio-economic activities. Some of the major towns and villages in the parish are –
- Canefield
- Mahaut
- Massacre
- Cochrane
- Springfield Estate
- Pont Casse
- Belfast Estate
The village of Massacre was where the ignoble killing of hundreds of indigenous Caribs were slaughtered by early European settlers. The name Massacre is a reminder of the historic event that happened at the location hundreds of years ago.
St. Paul Parish is bordered to the north by St. Joseph parish and to the east by St. David parish and to the south by St. George parish.