Saint Andrew Parish

Saint Andrew Parish is an administrative division in southeastern Jamaica that stretches from Cross Roads to Rockfort in the east and extends into the Blue Mountains. The territory encompasses diverse landscapes and forms a major part of the Kingston metropolitan area.

The parish was established by law in 1867 and was formerly called Liguanea, a name derived from an Arawak word meaning lizard. This renaming reflected the administrative reorganization that took place during the colonial period.

The parish is home to educational and artistic institutions that shape Jamaica's learning environment. These facilities draw students and visitors who come to study, create, and experience the island's intellectual life.

The transport hub at Half-Way-Tree serves as the main junction for public buses connecting different parts of the area. From this central point, visitors can reach various sections of the parish and the surrounding metropolitan region.

Devon House, built in 1881, represents the success of George Stiebel as Jamaica's first black millionaire. The building stands as a significant example of black entrepreneurial achievement in the 19th-century Caribbean.

Location: Surrey County

Capital city: Half Way Tree

Shares border with: Saint Thomas Parish, Portland Parish, Saint Mary Parish, Saint Catherine Parish, Kingston Parish

GPS coordinates: 18.01667,-76.90000

Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:02