Saint John, Barbados

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Saint John
—  Parish  —
Map of Barbados showing Saint John
Map of Barbados showing Saint John
Coordinates: 13°10′N 59°29′W / 13.167°N 59.483°W / 13.167; -59.483Coordinates: 13°10′N 59°29′W / 13.167°N 59.483°W / 13.167; -59.483
Country Barbados
Independence November 30, 1966 (1966-11-30)
Parliamentry seats 1
Area
 • Total 34 km2 (13 sq mi)
Population (2008)
 • Total 9,765
 • Density 287/km2 (744/sq mi)
Time zone Eastern Caribbean (UTC-4)
Area code +1 (246)
ccTLD .bb
Largest town Four Roads

Saint John ("St. John") is a parish of Barbados. It is on the eastern side of the island. It is home to one of the secondary schools on the island, The Lodge School. In its southeastern corner, the shoreline turns northward instead of southward, forming the small Conset Bay.

Landmarks [change]

Ashford Bird Park is a bird and animal sanctuary.

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