Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands
Nickname: Twin City | |
|---|---|
| Geography | |
| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Coordinates | 17°45′N 64°45′W / 17.750°N 64.750°W |
| Archipelago | Virgin Islands, Leeward Islands |
| Area | 84 sq mi (220 km2) |
| Length | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Width | 7 mi (11 km) |
| Highest elevation | 1,165 ft (355.1 m) |
| Highest point | Mount Eagle |
| Administration | |
| Territory | Virgin Islands |
| District | District of Saint Croix |
| Demographics | |
| Demonym | Crucian Cruzan |
| Population | 41,004 (2020 census[1]) |
| Pop. density | 488/sq mi (188.4/km2) |
| Ethnic groups | Afro-Caribbean, Puerto Rican, Caucasian |
Saint Croix (pronounced /ˌseɪnt ˈkrɔɪ/; Spanish: Santa Cruz; Dutch: Sint-Kruis) is an island in the Caribbean Sea. It is a county and a district of the United States Virgin Islands. It is the largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
References
- ↑ "2020 Island Areas Censuses: U.S. Virgin Islands". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
Other websites
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