Plumb Point (Datum)
Plumb Point (Datum) is a cape in Port Royal, Kingston.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Norman Manley International Airport and National Library of Jamaica.
Norman Manley International Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: Wolmadrian, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Norman Manley International Airport, formerly Palisadoes Airport, is an international airport serving Kingston, Jamaica, and is located south of the island 19 km away from the centre of New Kingston.
National Library of Jamaica
Library
The National Library of Jamaica is the national library of Jamaica. It is located at 12 East Street in Kingston, Jamaica. The library provides access to various collection of Jamaican literature, maps, films, newspapers, photographs, and more.
Plumb Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Photo: Arbus Driver, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Plumb Point Lighthouse is an active 19th century heritage lighthouse, located on the Palisadoes a narrow peninsular that connects Port Royal to the mainland.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kingston and Port Royal.
Kingston
Photo: yonolatengo, CC BY 2.0.
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.
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.
Half Way Tree
Suburb
Photo: Raw9345, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Half Way Tree is a neighbourhood in the city of Kingston, Jamaica. It is the parish capital of St. Andrew. Half Way Tree is served by the Kingston 10 post office.
Plumb Point (Datum)
- Type: Cape
- Category: landform
- Location: Port Royal, Kingston, Jamaica, Caribbean, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
17.929° or 17° 55′ 44″ northLongitude
-76.784° or 76° 47′ 2″ westOpen location code
7795W6H8+JCOpenStreetMap ID
node 6981366062OpenStreetMap feature
natural=cape
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Palisadoes International Raceway and Airport Roundabout.
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