Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands
Christiansted | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Town of Christiansted | |
The town of Christiansted looking east | |
| Coordinates: 17°45′N 64°45′W / 17.75°N 64.75°W | |
| Sovereign State | United States |
| Territory | Virgin Islands |
| Island | Saint Croix |
| Established | September 1, 1734 |
| Named after | Christian VI of Denmark |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,866 |
| ZIP code(s) | 00820–00824 |
Christiansted (/ˈkrɪstʃənstɛd/ KRIS-chən-sted, Danish: [kʰʁestjænˈsteð, kʰʁæs-]; Danish for 'Christian's Place') is the largest town on Saint Croix, one of the main islands of the United States Virgin Islands, a territory of the United States of America. The town is named after King Christian VI of Denmark.