Codrington | |
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Village | |
 Top Mission Street in 2023 | |
| Nickname: (the) Village | |
  Codrington | |
| Coordinates: 17°38′N 61°50′W / 17.633°N 61.833°W | |
| Country |  Antigua and Barbuda |
| Island |  Barbuda |
| District | Midlands |
| Established | 1685 |
| Incorporated | April 30, 1904 |
| Founded by | Christopher and John Codrington |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 796 |
| • Rank | 22nd in Antigua and Barbuda |
| Demonym | Codringtonian |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| Airport | Burton–Nibbs International Airport |
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Codrington is the only village (although not the only populated place) on the island of Barbuda, which is part of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. Codrington coincides with the Codrington major division, one of the two major divisions on Barbuda. Situated on the Codrington Lagoon, Codrington is the country's northernmost settlement. The population of Codrington was 796 in 2011.
As the primary residential area on the island, Codrington was established in 1685 by Christopher Codrington and his brother John. One of the oldest and the 21st-largest city in Antigua and Barbuda is Codrington. Codrington is on the larger end of villages in the country, and due to its position as the only settlement on Barbuda, is home to many specialized facilities, such as seven churches, a post office, a police station, a daycare, a preschool, a primary school, and a secondary school.
In 1685, Christopher Codrington and his brother John established Codrington as the primary residential area on the island. They constructed a castle that towered over the town, but in 1843 an earthquake severely damaged it, leaving only ruins.
For the purpose of the census, Codrington is split into three enumeration districts: Codrington-North, Codrington-Central, and Codrington-South (Airport). Codrington is also made up of different settlements: the old airport is located in the Park community, the village hospital is located in the Spring View community, and the village center is served by the Middle Section and Mulatto South communities.[1]
The local government in Codrington is the Barbuda Council, which governs Codrington and the rest of the island. Situated in the Middle Section neighborhood, the Barbuda Council Millenium Administration Building serves as the Secretary of the Barbuda Council's primary headquarters. The Fisheries Complex, where the Barbuda Council meets, is also located in the Middle Section neighborhood.