Jamaica
Westmoreland
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Water Cress

Water Cress is a locality in , . Water Cress is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near the locality .
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Petersfield and Bluefields.

Village
is a small town in Westmoreland Parish, . It shares its name with five other places in Jamaica. The town was founded in the 18th century and named after Peter Beckford, a slave owner who settled the Roaring River Estate. is situated 4½ km north of Water Cress.

Village
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is a settlement in on the Caribbean island of Jamaica. It contains a major beach, . In Spanish Jamaica, was known as Oristan. is situated 7 km southeast of Water Cress.

Town
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is the chief town and capital of , . A coastal town, it contains an 18th-century fort constructed for colonial defence against pirates in the . is situated 7 km west of Water Cress.

Water Cress

Latitude
18.22113° or 18° 13′ 16″ north
Longitude
-78.06282° or 78° 3′ 46″ west
Elevation
133 metres (436 feet)
Open location code
77C36WCP+FV
Geo­Names ID
12557526
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