Kingstown
Kingstown | |
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Top:Aerial view of Kingstown; Middle: Carnegie Old Public Library, Fort Charlotte; Bottom: St. George's Cathedral, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Botanic Gardens | |
| Nickname: City Of Arches | |
| Coordinates: 13°09′28″N 061°13′30″W / 13.15778°N 61.22500°W | |
| Country | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Island | Saint Vincent |
| Parish | Saint George |
| Founded | 1722 |
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| Population (2012) | |
• Total | 12,909 |
| Time zone | UTC-04:00 (AST) |
| Area code | 784 |
| Climate | Aw |
Kingstown /ˈkɪŋsˌtaʊn/ is the capital and largest city of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The city, located on the main island of Saint Vincent, has the main port and the biggest commercial center of the islands. With a population of 12,909 (2012), Kingstown is the most populous settlement in the country. It is the island's agricultural industry centre and a port of entry for tourists. The city lies within the parish of Saint George in the south-west corner of Saint Vincent.