Westmoreland.
Georges Plain Mountain, Bath Mountain, Westmoreland, Jamaica
| Alternative Names: | Georges Plain Mountain |
|---|---|
| Mindat.org Region: | Hanover Parish, Jamaica |
| Region: | Bath Mountain, Westmoreland, Jamaica |
| Latitude: | 18° 21′ 0″ N |
| Longitude: | 78° 7′ 0″ W |
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Which parish is Georges Plain in Jamaica?
Information on Georges Plain
| Place name | Region name Level 1 | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Georges Plain Georges Plain | Westmoreland Parish of Westmoreland | Jamaica |
What is the parish of Westmoreland known for?
sugar cane
The parish boasts rain-fed fertile soils and low relief, well suited for sugar cane. The town of Frome, located some 5 miles away from Savanna-la-Mar, is one of the few remaining sugar factories in the country. In 1938, riots at the Frome sugar estate changed the course of Jamaica’s history.
How big is Westmoreland Jamaica?
Westmoreland has an area of 807 square kilometres (312 sq mi), making it Jamaica’s eighth-largest parish.
Where is Liguanea Plain located?
Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Liguanea Plain, Saint Andrew, Jamaica
| Alternative Names: | Liaunea Plain, Liguanea Plain, Plains of Liguanea |
|---|---|
| Region: | Saint Andrew, Jamaica |
| Latitude: | 18° 0′ 54″ N |
| Longitude: | 76° 48′ 9″ W |
| Lat/Long (dec): | 18.01521,-76.80257 |
Where is Pedro Plains in Jamaica?
Pedro Plains is a plain(s) and is located in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. The estimate terrain elevation above seal level is 59 metres.
Which plain is found in Westmoreland?
Georges Plain in the region of Westmoreland is a place located in Jamaica – some 90 mi or ( 145 km ) West of Kingston , the country’s capital .
Which parish is the largest in Jamaica?
Saint Ann
Saint Ann is the largest parish in Jamaica. 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’s Bay.
What parish is Montego Bay?
St. James
| Montego Bay | |
|---|---|
| County | Cornwall |
| Parish | St. James |
| Proclaimed city by act of Parliament | 1980 |
| Government |
Which Parish Negril is in?
Westmoreland Parish
The northernmost resorts on the beach are in Hanover Parish. The nearest large town is Savanna-la-Mar, the capital of Westmoreland Parish.
| Negril | |
|---|---|
| Negril | |
| Coordinates:18.3110182°N 78.339386°WCoordinates:18.3110182°N 78.339386°Wa | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Parish | Westmoreland and Hanover |
Which county is Westmoreland found in?
It is located on the south side of Jamaica and is situated to the south of Hanover, the southwest of St. James, and the northwest of St. Elizabeth. It is found in the county of Cornwall.
In which parish can Bog Walk be found?
St Catherine
Bog Walk is a town in the parish of Saint Catherine, Jamaica.
| Bog Walk | |
|---|---|
| Parish | St Catherine |
| Population | |
| • Estimate (2009) | 13,889 |
Which parish in Jamaica was originally called Liguanea?
St. Andrew
Andrew was one of the first parishes in Jamaica to be established by law in 1867. Before being established, it was known as ‘Liguanea’, the Taino word for iguana. St. Andrew lies to the north, west and east of Kingston.
What are the five major plains in Jamaica?
Plains
- Liguanea Plains in Kingston and St. Andrew.
- Rio Cobre and St. Dorothy Plains in St. Catherine.
- Plain of Vere in Clarendon.
- Pedro Plain in St. Elizabeth.
- George’s Plain in Westmoreland.
What is the plain in Kingston and Saint Andrew?
Liguanea Plains
Geographically, the Liguanea Plains are the fertile flat lands of alluvium spreading south towards Kingston Harbour, but the area known as Liguanea is only a small part of the Kingston Corporate Area, a section of the parish of St Andrew.
Where in St Elizabeth is Pedro Plains?
Pedro Cross in Pedro Plains (Saint Elizabeth) is a town located in Jamaica about 61 mi (or 97 km) west of Kingston, the country’s capital place.
Which of the following Plains is found in the parish of St Elizabeth?
Pedro Plains
Pedro Plains, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
| Alternative Names: | Pedro Plains, Pedro Savannah |
|---|---|
| Type: | Plain(s) – an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| Mindat.org Region: | Saint Elizabeth Parish, Jamaica |
| Region: | Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica |
Which parish is the Wag Water River?
Saint Mary Parish
Wag Water River, Jamaica
| Alternative Names: | The Wag Water River, Wag Water River, Wagg Water River |
|---|---|
| Type: | Stream – a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| Mindat.org Region: | Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica |
| Region: | Jamaica |
| Latitude: | 18° 16′ 36″ N |
Which parish is to far east of Savanna La Mar?
Westmoreland
A coastal town, it contains an 18th-century fort constructed for colonial defence against pirates in the Caribbean.
| Savanna-la-Mar | |
|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica |
| County | Cornwall |
| Parish | Westmoreland |
| Government |
Which plain is in Clarendon?
Vere plain
Physically Clarendon is dominated by the Vere plain and the Rio Minho with the Bull Head and Mocho Mountains at its northern end. About ten miles south of the capital town, May Pen, is the Milk River Bath, one of Jamaica’s great spas.
Which is the poorest parish in Jamaica?
St Ann
Jamaica has been divided current into fourteen parishes. St Ann is the poorest parish. This is due to lack of access to resources.
