The 14 parishes of Jamaica and their capitals are as follows: Parish: Kingston, Capital: Kingston. Parish: St. Andrew, Capital: Half Way Tree. Parish: Manchester, Capital: Mandeville. Parish: St. Catherine, Capital: Spanish Town. Parish: St. Thomas, Capital: Morant Bay. Parish: St Mary, Capital: Port Maria. read more
Parishes have been a feature of local administration in Jamaica since the island was captured by the English in 1655. The number has varied over time and some no longer exist having either been absorbed into or divided between neighbouring parishes. At the peak, 1841–1865, there were 22 (the current 14 plus those listed below). read more
Jamaica parishes. An overview of the 14 parishes in Jamaica, including their capitals, places of interest, landmark attractions and population read more