Caribbean
Jamaica
Saint Catherine Parish

Independence City

Independence City is a neighborhood in , . Independence City is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Caymanas Park and Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre.

is Jamaica's only race track. It was historically a sugarcane estate in the Colony of Jamaica. It was originally owned by the Ellis family, including George Ellis and Charles Ellis, 1st Baron Seaford, who made substantial profits from sugar and slavery.

Prison
, formerly Fort Augusta Prison, is Jamaica's only prison for women. It was built to accommodate 250 female inmates but has held over 280 on occasions. is situated 3½ km southeast of Independence City.

Pitch
is a multi-use in Portmore, . It is currently used mostly for football matches and as a practising ground. It serves as a home ground of Portmore United F.C. The stadium holds 3,000 people. is situated 4 km southwest of Independence City.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Portmore and Port Royal.

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is a large coastal town in southern Jamaica in Saint Catherine, and a place of residence for people working in the neighbouring cities of and Spanish Town.

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 6 km southeast of Independence City.

Independence City

Latitude
17.9808° or 17° 58′ 51″ north
Longitude
-76.8774° or 76° 52′ 39″ west
Population
8,570
Elevation
7 metres (23 feet)
Open location code
7795X4JF+82
Open­Street­Map ID
way 356364515
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­residential
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­neighbourhood
Geo­Names ID
11495503
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