Refuge Cay
Refuge Cay is an island in Kingston, Jamaica. Refuge Cay is situated nearby to the village Port Royal, as well as near the locality Newport East.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Gallery of Jamaica and Kingston Railway Station.
National Gallery of Jamaica
Museum
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The National Gallery of Jamaica, in Kingston, Jamaica, is Jamaica's public art museum. It was established in 1974 and is located in the Kingston Mall, a commercial and cultural center on Kingston harbour. National Gallery of Jamaica is situated 3½ km northeast of Refuge Cay.
Kingston Railway Station
Railway station
Kingston railway terminus was built in the Jamaica Georgian architectural style using brick. It was constructed on a grand scale, symbolising its importance as the main terminus of the Jamaica railways. Kingston Railway Station is situated 3½ km northeast of Refuge Cay.
Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre
Prison
Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre, 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. Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre is situated 3½ km northwest of Refuge Cay.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Port Royal and Tivoli Gardens.
Port Royal
Village
Port Royal was a town located at the end of the Palisadoes, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica. Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest and most prosperous city in the Caribbean, functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century.
Tivoli Gardens
Neighborhood
Tivoli Gardens is a neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica. Developed as a renewal project between 1963 and 1965, the neighbourhood continued to suffer from poverty. Tivoli Gardens is situated 4 km northeast of Refuge Cay.
Kingston
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Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica, is nestled on the southeastern coast of the island. Visitors often come to the birthplaces of reggae.
Refuge Cay
- Type: Island
- Category: landform
- Location: Kingston, Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
17.94598° or 17° 56′ 46″ northLongitude
-76.82146° or 76° 49′ 17″ westElevation
7 metres (23 feet)Open location code
7795W5WH+9CGeoNames ID
11818183
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Satellite Map
Discover Refuge Cay from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Newport East and Greenwich Town.
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