Westmoreland Parish

Westmoreland
Wesmolan
Carmel Moravian Church
Carmel Moravian Church
Westmoreland in Jamaica
Westmoreland in Jamaica
CountryJamaica
CountyCornwall
CapitalSavanna-la-Mar
Area
 • Total
807 km2 (312 sq mi)
 • Rank8
Population
 (2019)[2]
 • Total
149,857
 • Density190/km2 (480/sq mi)
DemonymWestmorelanded

Westmoreland is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, on the south side of the island. It lies south of Hanover, southwest of Saint James, and northwest of Saint Elizabeth, in the county of Cornwall. The chief town and capital is Savanna-la-Mar. Negril, a famous tourist destination, is also situated in the parish.

  1. ^ "Parish Profile: Westmoreland - Jamaica Information Service".
  2. ^ "Population by Parish". Statistical Institute of Jamaica. Retrieved 6 February 2023.

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