North Side, Anguilla

North Side
District
North Side
Coordinates: 18.23033°N 63.04333°W / 18.23033; -63.04333
Country	United Kingdom
Overseas Territory	Anguilla
Area
• Land	3.47 sq mi (8.99 km2)
Population  (2011)
• Total	1,577

North Side is one of the fourteen districts of Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It covers both coastal and inland areas on the northeastern coast of the main island. According to the 2011 Population and Housing Census, North Side had 1,577 residents. The district features rocky terrain with modest infrastructure, and a community with Anguillan culture.

Geography

North Side is one of the fourteen districts of Anguilla, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. It is located along Anguilla’s northeastern coastline, featuring flat, low-lying limestone terrain typical of the island’s geology. The region is characterized by a dry tropical climate, with rocky terrain showing little elevation, dense vegetation in the interior, and sandy beaches along the coast. The rocky cliffs along the coast and hillocks support a variety of wildlife including seabirds and songbirds.

Demographics

Historical population

Year	Pop.	±%
1994	667	—
2001	1,195	+79.2%
2011	1,577	+32.0%
Source:

North Side had population of 1,577 individuals in 2011, a 32% increase from the population of 1,195 in 2011, the second-highest among districts. The economy is tourism-driven with fishing and small-scale agriculture also pervalent.

The villages are simpler with limited infrastructure and the culture is steeped in Anguillan traditions. Small eateries and food stalls sell traditional dishes, mostly based on freshly caught seafood. With a tourism driven economy, multiple offerings of lodgings are located in the region, mostly by the seaside.