Philipsburg is the capital of Sint Maarten, a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on the southern coast of the island of Saint Martin between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond, with a population of 1,894 as of 2017. It holds the island's main deep-water port, which serves more than two million cruise passengers a year, and its tourism-driven economy is built around colonial-era architecture, markets and restaurants.
Facts
Population Estimate Year Partially Attested
Founding YearSource gives the founding as around 1733, an approximate date. Sources
1. Philipsburg, Sint Maarten (Wikipedia)
Demographics and economy, population
As of 2017, the town had 1,894 inhabitants.
Demographics and economy, year
As of 2017, the town had 1,894 inhabitants.
Geography, founding sentence
It was founded around 1733 by Scotsman John Philips (from Arbroath, Scotland) to centralize trade in the islands.
Top of article, coordinates latitude
18.0237°N 63.0458°W
Top of article, coordinates longitude
18.0237°N 63.0458°W
- In Group: Cities of Caribbean (World), Wikipedia lead, confirms city and jurisdiction
On Continent: North America
It is located on the southern coast of Saint Martin island, between Great Bay and the Great Salt Pond.
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