Gros Islet District

Gros Islet District, one of 10 first order subdivision (districts, formerly quarters) of the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia which includes the island's northernmost point, Cap Point and the notable Cap Estate, where the renowned St. Lucia Golf and Country Club is located. Whilst the town of Gros Islet is an important administrative centre, Rodney Bay is the main financial center of the district.

Gros Islet
Gros Islet from Pigeon Island
Location of Gros Islet district within Saint Lucia
Coordinates (Town of Gros Islet): 14°04′N 60°56′W
CountrySt. Lucia
Area
  Total100.3 km2 (38.73 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total20,872
  Density100.3/km2 (208/sq mi)
ISO 3166-2:LC
LC-06
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