Key facts
- Country
- Barbados
- Largest city
- Bridgetown
- Type
- Parliamentary democracy
- Total
- 39 km (15 sq mi)
- Density
- 2,800/km (7,100/sq mi)
- Iso 3166 code
- BB-08
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Wikidata facts
- Population
- 88529
- Area
- 39.0
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- Saint Michael, Barbados
- P12749
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The parish of St. Michael is one of eleven parishes in Barbados. It has a land area of 39 km (15 sq mi) and is at the southwest portion of the island. Saint Michael was the name of one of the original six parishes created in 1629 by Governor Sir William Tufton; its boundaries have been changed over time.
The parish is home to Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados. Bridgetown is the centre of commercial activity in Barbados, as well as a central hub for the public transport network. Other major infrastructure in St. Michael is the international seaport of Barbados—the Deep Water Harbour. Therein, a number of cruise ships arrive and depart including 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.