Saint Michael, Barbados Totally Explained

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Statistics
Parish:	Saint Michael
Area:	39km² (15 sq. mi.)
Largest City:	Bridgetown
Population (1990 est.):	89,840 inhab.
Population Density:	2303.569 inhab/km²
Parliamentary representation
- House seats	11
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Parishes of Barbados

The parish of Saint Michael is home to Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. So-named for the bridges over the Careenage, Bridgetown is the center of commercial activity in Barbados, as well as a central hub for the public transport network. Also found in St. Michael are: the local Psychiatric Hospital, commonly called Jenkins; Barbados' primary health care facility, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital; several schools, including the prestigious Harrison College, Combermere School and The St. Michael School ; and various government offices such as the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Industry and International Business.
St. Michael also houses the international seaport of Barbados - the Deep Water Harbour. A large percentage of the tourism traffic the island experiences arrives on cruise ships from various lines such as Royal Caribbean and Cunard. The harbour features several sugar towers for loading locally produced sugar into transport ships, and a tower for loading flour for transport.

Parishes bordering Saint Michael

Christ Church - South
Saint George - East
Saint James - Northwest
Saint Thomas - Northeast

Notables people from Saint Michael

Frank Collymore, author

Dru Onyx (born Rodney Lloyd Anthony Kellman), wrestler

Patricia Symmonds, politician

Rihanna (born Robyn Rihanna Fenty), R&B singer

Obadele Thompson, athlete

Several cricketers, including: Everton Weekes, Dwayne Smith, Nolan Clarke, Leslie Walcott, Lionel Birkett, Robin Bynoe, David Holford, Cammie SmithFurther Information

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