Woodford Hill, Dominica

Woodford Hill (15°34'59.99", -61°19'0.01") is a village in Saint Andrew Parish in north-eastern Dominica. Woodford Hill was an estate extending from Eden River to L’anse Noire. An Amerindian village existed at the mouth of the Woodford Hill river about 1,400 years ago.[1] The present day village of Woodford Hill is on the western boundary of the old estate. It is made up of various sections including Small Farm, Mount Sylvie, Falang, Larieu, Fond Cole, Joe Road, and Big Cedar.[2] According to the 2011 census report, Woodford Hill had a population of 1,034 (545 male and 489 female).[3]

Woodford Hill
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Woodford Hill is located in Dominica
Woodford Hill
Woodford Hill
Location in Dominica
Coordinates: 15°34′N 61°19′W / 15.567°N 61.317°W / 15.567; -61.317
Country Dominica
ParishSaint Andrew Parish
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
1,034
Time zoneUTC-4 (UTC)
  1. ^ "Archaeology – La Soye".
  2. ^ Honeychurch, Lennox (2004). "A to Z of Dominica Heritage". LennoxHonychurch.
  3. ^ "2011 POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS" (PDF). Dominica.gov. Central Statistical Office.