Saint Ann Parish

Saint Ann Parish is an administrative region on Jamaica's north coast that spans across coastal areas and mountainous terrain with several key settlements. The area is connected by major roads and public transportation networks that link its communities together.

The region was named after Lady Anne Hyde, wife of King James II of England, and contains New Seville, the first Spanish settlement established on the island. These early European foundations shaped the area's development for centuries to come.

The parish has deep roots in reggae music and produced influential figures in both the music world and Pan-African movements that shaped Jamaica's cultural identity. Visitors can experience these legacies at various sites throughout the region.

Saint Ann's Bay serves as the administrative center with good road connections to reach different parts of the region by public transportation. Most locations of interest are accessible along the main routes that run through the parish.

Discovery Bay marks the site where early European exploration of the Caribbean began in the late 15th century. The location holds significance for understanding how contact and settlement shaped the region's future.

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: December 17, 2025 08:22