Parishes of Jamaica
Administrative territorial entity of Jamaica / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The parishes of Jamaica are the main units of local government in Jamaica. They were created following the English Invasion of Jamaica in 1655. This administrative structure for the Colony of Jamaica developed slowly. However, since 1 May 1867, Jamaica has been divided into the current fourteen parishes. These were retained after independence in 1962. They are grouped into three historic counties, which no longer have any administrative relevance. Every parish has a coast; none are landlocked.
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Category | Unitary state |
Location | Jamaica |
Found in | Counties of Jamaica |
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Number | 14 parishes (since 1866) |
Populations | 69,533 (Hanover) – 573,369 (Saint Andrew) |
Areas | 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi) (Kingston) – 1,213 km2 (468 sq mi) (Saint Ann) |
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