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Palisadoes, The, Kingston parish, Jamaica

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Place Name

Palisadoes, The

Place Status (Type)

peninsula

Location

Kingston parish, Jamaica, Caribbean

Latitude

17°56'N

Longitude

76°46'W



Palisadoes, The , peninsula, Kingston parish, SE Jamaica, a narrow spit (c.7 mi/11.3 km long) bounding Kingston Harbour; 17°56'N 76°46'W. On its W tip is the once prosperous town of Port Royal. In center, opposite Kingston, is the Norman Manley Palisadoes Internatl. airport. The peninsula is coextensive with Port Royal section of Kingston Harbour.


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