Manchester Parish

Manchester Parish is an administrative division in central Jamaica with mountainous terrain and extensive limestone formations throughout the region. The area encompasses three mountain ranges and displays diverse natural geography.

The parish was created in 1814 through the combination of parts from other districts and named after William Montagu, Jamaica's governor at the time. This formation marked an important administrative reorganization of the island.

Mandeville, the parish capital, serves as a hub for education and learning with numerous colleges and schools that shape daily life in the region. This focus on schooling has influenced how the community develops and works together over time.

A well-developed road network connects this parish to major destinations across the island, with Mandeville serving as the central transportation hub. Regular bus services from this center make it easy to explore the wider region.

Charles Jackson developed the ortanique fruit here in the 1920s, a hybrid of orange and tangerine that became agriculturally important. This creation showed the innovative abilities of local farmers in the region.

Location: Middlesex County

Capital city: Mandeville

Shares border with: Clarendon Parish, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Trelawny Parish

GPS coordinates: 18.05000,-77.53333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 16:12