Wilderness

Wilderness is a locality in , . Wilderness is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Galina Lighthouse.

Lighthouse
is a strongly tapered white concrete tower 13 metres high with no lantern. A solar-powered lens is mounted on a small platform at the top. is situated 3 km east of Wilderness.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oracabessa and Port Maria.

Village
is a small town in , 16 kilometres east of . Its population is nearly 7,000. Lit in the afternoons by an apricot light that may have inspired its Spanish name, Oracabeza, or "Golden Head," 's commercial district consists of a covered produce market and a few shops and bars. is situated 3 km west of Wilderness.

Town
Photo: De Geo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is the capital town of the parish of . Originally named "Puerto Santa Maria", it was the second town established by Spanish settlers in Jamaica. is situated 5 km southeast of Wilderness.

Wilderness

Latitude
18.41348° or 18° 24′ 49″ north
Longitude
-76.91913° or 76° 55′ 9″ west
Elevation
19 metres (62 feet)
Open location code
77C5C37J+98
Geo­Names ID
3488025
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Satellite Map

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