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Saint Andrew (Jamaican Patois: Sint Anju) is a parish, situated in the southeast of Jamaica in the county of Surrey. It lies north, west and east of Kingston, and stretches into the Blue Mountains. As of the 2011 census, it had a population of 573,369, the highest of any of the parishes in Jamaica.
Parish Name: St. Andrew. Capital: Half-Way Tree. Land Area: 434.5 km 2. Population: 573,369. History. St. Andrew was one of the first parishes in Jamaica to be established by law in 1867. Before being established, it was known as ‘Liguanea’, the Taino word for iguana. St. Andrew lies to the north, west and east of Kingston.
Saint Andrew holds a treasure chest of unique attractions that deserve recognition - from its lush greenery to its majestic mountains and breathtaking views, the alluring gems within this parish make it the perfect destination for nature explorers.
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Saint Andrew Parish Church, Kingston, Jamaica. 1,361 likes · 67 talking about this · 149 were here. Church in the parish of St. Andrew in the Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
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The parish of St. Andrew is one of 14 parishes in Jamaica. Parishes are similar to cantons in Switzerland, but with far less political and administrative power, since Jamaica does not have a federal system of governance.
