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Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia. The urban area had a population of about 20,000, while the wider district had just under 70,000 residents, as of 2013. The city covers about 79 square kilometers. It was founded in 1650 as "Carenage" and renamed Castries in 1756.
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Population2013 figure (urban area), from Castries' own Wikipedia infobox. Area (sq km) Founding YearCastries' own Wikipedia infobox gives 1650 as its founding, under the name Carenage; it was renamed Castries in 1756. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Castries (Wikipedia)
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Population (2013) Total 20,000
1. Castries (Wikipedia)
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Area Total 79 km2 (31 sq mi)
1. Castries (Wikipedia)
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Elevation 2 m (6.6 ft)
1. Castries (Wikipedia)
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14 00 39 N 60 59 22 W
1. Castries (Wikipedia)
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Founded 1650 as Carenage; Renamed 1756 as Castries
1. Castries (Wikipedia)
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Castries is the capital and largest city of Saint Lucia, an island country in the Caribbean.
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