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  2. Parishes of Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Parishes have been a feature of local administration in Jamaica since the island was captured by the English in 1655. [8] The number has varied over time and some no longer exist having either been absorbed into or divided between neighbouring parishes. [8] At the peak, 1841–1865, there were 22 (the current 14 plus those listed below). [8]

  3. List of cities and towns in Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    The following is a list of the most populous settlements in Jamaica. Definitions Kingston, capital of Jamaica Montego Bay The following definitions have been used: City: Official city status on a settlement is only conferred by Act of Parliament. Only three areas have the designation; Kingston when first incorporated in 1802 reflecting its early importance over the then capital Spanish Town ...

  4. Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Jamaica [a] is an island country in the Caribbean Sea and the West Indies. At 10,990 square kilometres (4,240 sq mi), ... Jamaica is divided into 14 parishes, ...

  5. Saint Catherine Parish - Wikipedia

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    St Catherine Parish Council offices. St Catherine is located at It is bordered by St Andrew in the east, Clarendon in the west, and by St Mary and St Ann in the north. It has an area of 1,192 km 2, making it one of Jamaica's largest parishes and it is one of the fastest growing parishes in the nation and has the largest economy out of all fourteen parishes.

  6. Category:Parishes of Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    Pages in category "Parishes of Jamaica" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...

  7. List of plantations in Jamaica - Wikipedia

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    The modern parishes of Jamaica Cane Cutters in Jamaica in the 1890s. Anonymous. [1]This is a list of plantations and pens in Jamaica by county and parish including historic parishes that have since been merged with modern ones.

  8. Kingston Parish - Wikipedia

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    Kingston is one of the 14 Parishes of Jamaica. [2] Together with neighbouring St. Andrew Parish, it makes up the amalgamated Municipal Unit of Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation. [3] The city of Kingston is the parish and national capital. Kingston Parish is 25 km² in area, with a population of 89,057 at the 2011 census. [1]

  9. Saint Ann Parish - Wikipedia

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    Saint Ann (Jamaican Creole: Sint An) is the largest parish in Jamaica. [2] [notes 1] It is situated on the north coast of the island, in the county of Middlesex, roughly halfway between the eastern and western ends of the island. It is often called "the Garden Parish of Jamaica" on account of its natural floral beauty. Its capital is Saint Ann ...

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