St. John's
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St. John's is the largest city in the Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda, serving as its main urban center. It matters as the country's principal hub for commerce, government, and culture.
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- Locality
- St. John's
- Region
- Antigua
- Country
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Population
- 51,737
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17°07′N 61°51′W / 17.117°N 61.850°W / 17.117; -61.850
St. John's (Antiguan and Barbudan Creole: Sen Jaan) is the largest city in Antigua and Barbuda. It is located in the western part of Antigua, surrounding St. John's Harbour. It is the main city of the Central Plain region. The city is Antigua and Barbuda's primate city, having a population of 22,219. St. John's also tends to dominate the parish of Saint John, which composes much of the city's metropolitan area. From its establishment after the French invasion in 1666, the city has rapidly grown, eventually replacing Falmouth as the island's dominant city.
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