Jamestown

Jamestown is the capital city of the British Overseas Territory of , located on the island of in the South Atlantic Ocean.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Museum of Saint Helena and The Castle.

Museum
The is a on the island…

Government office
is the main government building of the…

Museum
is the official residence of the governor of Saint Helena.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Longwood and Half Tree Hollow.

Village
is a settlement and of the British… is situated 2 miles east of Jamestown.

Village
is the smallest by area of the eight…

Village
is one of eight of the island… is situated 2½ miles south of Jamestown.

Jamestown

Latitude
-15.9393° or 15° 56′ 21″ south
Longitude
-5.7157° or 5° 42′ 56″ west
Population
629
Elevation
961 feet (293 metres)
Open location code
5CPP376M+7P
Geo­Names ID
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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: New Ground and Francis Plain.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Saddle Battery and Chubbs Spring.

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