Saint James, Barbados
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| Christ Church | |
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| Parish | |
 Map of Barbados showing Saint James |
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| Coordinates: 13°13′N 59°37′W / 13.217°N 59.617°WCoordinates: 13°13′N 59°37′W / 13.217°N 59.617°W | |
| Country | Barbados |
| Independence | November 30, 1966 |
| Parliamentry seats | 3 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Parliamentary democracy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 31 km2 (12 sq mi) |
| Population (2008) | |
| • Total | 25,100 |
| • Density | 810/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Eastern Caribbean (UTC-4) |
| Area code | +1 (246) |
| ccTLD | .bb |
| Largest town | Holetown |
The parish of Saint James ("St. James") is in the western part of the country of Barbados. St. James is known as the "Platinum Coast". There are many rich people who visit or live here. The parish is home to the Queen's College.
