Castries: population and official figures
What is the population of Castries?
Castries, the capital of Saint Lucia, had 12,818 inhabitants (city proper) on 17 May 2022, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Castries?
Women and girls made up 51.2% of residents (6,560 female, 6,258 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyWho runs Castries?
In Saint Lucia, cities and towns are run by constituency councils: 9–15 members appointed by the minister with cabinet approval; mayor or chairperson as administrative head. Markets, cemeteries, minor roads and drains, beautification; many services are carried out jointly with national agencies.
How local power works in Saint Lucia
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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