Alexandria, Jamaica
Alexandria is a town in the parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica.
Alexandria | |
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Town | |
Alexandria | |
| Coordinates: 18°17′54″N 77°21′27″W | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Parish | Saint Ann |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,125 ft) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 1,672 |
| • Estimate (2010) | 1,957 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
The Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre of the Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica was located in Alexandria. On 22 May 2009 a fire went through the facility, killing 5 girls and injuring 13 girls. The replacement facility is located in Diamond Crest Villa near Alligator Pond in Manchester Parish.
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