Saint Ann Parish

Saint Ann Parish extends over 1,212 square kilometers of land, making it the largest administrative region in Jamaica with coastal areas and mountains.

The parish earned its name from Lady Anne Hyde, wife of King James II of England, and contains New Seville, the first Spanish settlement in Jamaica.

The parish maintains multiple reggae connections through native musicians Bob Marley and Burning Spear, while also being the birthplace of Marcus Garvey.

The administrative center of Saint Ann's Bay connects to other regions through main roads and regular public transportation services across the parish.

Discovery Bay within the parish marks the location where Christopher Columbus landed in 1494 and remained stranded for one year during his fourth voyage.

Location: Middlesex County

Capital city: Saint Ann's Bay

Shares border with: Trelawny Parish, Clarendon Parish, Saint Catherine Parish, Saint Mary Parish

GPS coordinates: 18.20000,-77.46700

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:45