Jacks River

Jacks River is in , . Jacks River is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the hamlet .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Port Maria and Oracabessa.

Town
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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 east of Jacks River.

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 3½ km north of Jacks River.

Jacks River

Latitude
18.3722° or 18° 22′ 20″ north
Longitude
-76.941° or 76° 56′ 28″ west
Population
1,630
Elevation
39 metres (128 feet)
Open location code
77C593C5+VH
Geo­Names ID
11495507
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