Port Royal

Port Royal is in , . Port Royal is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Norman Manley International Airport and National Library of Jamaica.

Aerodrome
, formerly Palisadoes Airport, is an serving , and is located south of the island 19 km away from the centre of New Kingston.

Library
The is the national library of . It is located at 12 East Street in , . The library provides access to various collection of Jamaican literature, maps, films, newspapers, photographs, and more.

Lighthouse
is an active 19th century heritage lighthouse, located on the a narrow peninsular that connects to the mainland.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Kingston and Port Royal.

, the capital and largest city of , is nestled on the southeastern coast of the island. Visitors often come to the birthplaces of reggae.

Village
was a town located at the end of the , at the mouth of , in southeastern . Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest and most prosperous city in the , functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century. is situated 5 km west of Port Royal.

Neighborhood
Trench Town is a neighbourhood located in the parish of , part of which is in , the capital and largest city of . Today Trench Town is the location of the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, a National Heritage Site presenting the unique history and contribution of Trench Town to Jamaica. is situated 5 km north of Port Royal.

Port Royal

Latitude
17.939° or 17° 56′ 20″ north
Longitude
-76.7928° or 76° 47′ 34″ west
Population
1,560
Elevation
4 metres (13 feet)
Open location code
7795W6Q4+HV
Geo­Names ID
11494918
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