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Straws River

Straws River is a stream in , . Straws River is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the village .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Petersfield and Savanna-la-Mar.

Village
is a small town in Westmoreland Parish, . It shares its name with five other places in Jamaica. The town was founded in the 18th century and named after Peter Beckford, a slave owner who settled the Roaring River Estate.

Town
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is the chief town and capital of , . A coastal town, it contains an 18th-century fort constructed for colonial defence against pirates in the . is situated 8 km southwest of Straws River.

Town
is a settlement in . is a town in in western . It is located 16 kilometres east-northeast of . is situated 10 km east of Straws River.

Straws River

Latitude
18.25° or 18° 15′ north
Longitude
-78.06667° or 78° 4′ west
Elevation
103 metres (338 feet)
Open location code
77C37W2M+28
Geo­Names ID
3488367
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Satellite Map

Discover Straws River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Carawina and Water Works.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St Peter’s Anglican Church Cemetery and Carawina.

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