Piggotts
Piggotts, also known as St Mark's Village, is a small township in Saint George Parish on Antigua island in Antigua and Barbuda. It had a population of 1,478 in 2001.
Pigott's | |
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Town | |
  Pigott's | |
| Coordinates: 17°07′N 61°48′W | |
| Country | Antigua and Barbuda |
| Island | Antigua |
| Civil parish | Saint George Parish |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 1,478 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
It is located in the north of the island, to the east of the capital city of St. John's.
Location and Geography
The town is landlocked and has no sea access, and borders the town of Osbourn. The town is 2.5 mi away from V.C. Bird International Airport, 1.58 mi from Saint John's and 5.78 mi from Bolands/Jolly Harbour.
Education
The town is home to the Clare Hall Secondary School and the Kids Unlimited Primary School.
Religion
The town is home to the Antigua & Barduda International Islamic Society Masjid, one of the only mosques in Antigua and Barbuda, as well as
- Praise Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church
- New Life Assembly of God
- Church of God 7th Day
- Clare Hall Christian Union Church.
See also
- Sir Vivian Richards Stadium — located near Piggotts.
- Antigua island topics
References
- Scott, C. R. (ed.) (2005) Insight guide: Caribbean (5th edition). London: Apa Publications.
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