Clarendon Parish, Jamaica
Clarendon is a parish in Jamaica. It is located on the south of the island, roughly halfway between the island's eastern and western ends. Located in the county of Middlesex, it is bordered by Manchester on the west, Saint Catherine in the east, and in the north by Saint Ann. Its capital and largest town is May Pen.
Clarendon | |
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Parish | |
May Pen town centre | |
Clarendon in Jamaica | |
| Coordinates: 18°00′N 77°17′W | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| County | Middlesex |
| Named for | Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon |
| Parish capital | May Pen |
| Largest city | May Pen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,196 km2 (462 sq mi) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 246,322 |
| Website | www |
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