Saint John's - Introduction

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Where in the World is Saint John's found? Saint John's is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda (Antigua and Barbuda), situated in the Caribbean subregion of North America. In Saint John's, the currency used is Eastern Caribbean dollar ($), which is the official currency used in Antigua and Barbuda. The Latitude, Longitude cordinates of Saint John's are , .

About Saint John's

St. John's (Antiguan and Barbudan Creole: Sen Jan) is the largest city of Antigua and Barbuda. It is located in the western part of Antigua, surrounding St. John's Harbour. 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.

After its establishment, St. John's became an official trading point in 1675. By 1689, St. John's had overtaken Falmouth in population. St. John's continued to grow throughout the 1700s, occasionally being impacted by a fire or hurricane. St. John's has largely been spared from armed conflict, although a large-scale slave revolt was planned in the city in 1736.

St. John's is not necessarily a tourist destination, as it primarily functions as the country's economic centre. St. John's is home to Antigua State College, the country's largest higher education institution, and an open campus of the University of the West Indies. St. John's is attempting to modernise its economy, being home to many convention centres and contemporary office buildings. St. John's is also home to the national library and most government agencies. St. John's is the origin of the All Saints Road corridor, in which most of the country's population lives. While St. John's completely dominates its metropolitan area, the city's economy has stimulated that of surrounding areas like Piggotts and Cedar Valley.

Saint John's Current Weather
Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda
2025-01-21 06:52
Partly cloudy

26.3°C

Temperature:26.3°C |
79.3°F
Feels like:28.4°C |
83.1°F
Other weather information:
Parameter Value
Wind Wind 40 km/h
Pressure Pressure 1018 mb
Humidity Humidity 74%
Visibility Visibility 10 km
UV Index UV Index 0
Precip Precipitation 0.02