Rio Grande (valley)
The Rio Grande is a river of Jamaica, found in the parish of Portland. One of the largest rivers in Jamaica, it was named "Big River" by the Spanish, who controlled Jamaica in the 15th and 16th centuries.Places of Interest
Highlights include Ken Jones Aerodrome.
Ken Jones Aerodrome
Aerodrome
Ken Jones Aerodrome is an airport located 10 km west of Port Antonio, in northeastern Jamaica. The facility is named after Jamaican civil servant and politician Ken Jones. Ken Jones Aerodrome is situated 3 km west of Rio Grande (valley).
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Hope Bay and Port Antonio.
Hope Bay
Village
Hope Bay is a settlement in Jamaica. It had a population of 1,646 as of 2009. Hope Bay is situated 6 km west of Rio Grande (valley).
Port Antonio
Photo: nigel burgher, CC BY 2.0.
Port Antonio is a town in Jamaica. Tucked away in the northeast of the island, Port Antonio is still relatively unknown by most tourists, but it has for years been the hideaway of royalty and stars alike.
Rio Grande (valley)
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 47 metres
- Category: landform
- Location: Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
18.19° or 18° 11′ 24″ northLongitude
-76.51° or 76° 30′ 36″ westElevation
47 metres (154 feet)Open location code
77C55FQQ+XXGeoNames ID
9252063
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