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St Catherine

St. Catherine is the third largest parish in Jamaica. It is located between the parishes of  St. Andrew, Clarendon and St. Mary. The parish was created in 1876 and was named after Queen Catherine of Portugal, the wife of King Charles II of England.

 

 

OVERVIEW OF PARISH

1. Name Orign : The Parish was created in 1876 and named after Queen Catherine of Portugal, wife of King Charles II of England.
2. Capital : Spanish Town
3. Size : 1,192.4 sq km - or 460.4 sq. miles
4. Population : Estimated, 616,000
5. Main Commercial Activities : Agriculture, Tourism and Manufacturing
6. Main Towns : Portmore, Old Harbour, Linstead and Ewarton. 
7. Attractions/Places of Interest : Spanish Town Square, Port Henderson, Hellshire Beach, Sligoville and Horse Racing at Caymanas Race Track.