Location	latitude 18°10' N longitude 75°27'W
Capital Town	Port Antonio
Major towns	Buff Bay,
County	Surrey
Area	814 square km
Rank	Jamaica's seventh largest parish
Population	81,000 in 2001
Commerce	Tourism, Agriculture

Portland, with its capital town Port Antonio, is a parish located on Jamaica's northeast coast. It is situated to the north of St. Thomas, and the east of St. Mary in Surrey county. It is one of the rural areas of Jamaica and is known for its great beaches. Image File history File links Portland. ... Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter φ, gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the Equator. ... Longitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter λ, describes the location of a place on Earth east or west of a north-south line called the Prime Meridian. ... In politics, a capital (also called capital city or political capital — although the latter phrase has a second meaning based on an alternative sense of capital) is the principal city or town associated with a countrys government. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Commerce is the trading of something of economic value such as goods, services, information or money between two or more entities. ... Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is the act of travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ... In politics, a capital (also called capital city or political capital — although the latter phrase has a second meaning based on an alternative sense of capital) is the principal city or town associated with a countrys government. ... A parish is a type of administrative subdivision. ... Ordinal directions are the four compass directions: northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest, located halfway between the cardinal directions. ... Compass rose with north highlighted and at top North is one of the four cardinal directions, specifically the direction that, in Western culture, is treated as the primary direction: north is used (explicitly or implicitly) to define all other directions; the (visual) top edges of maps usually correspond to the... Location latitude 18°05N, longitude 76°40W Capital City Morant Bay Major towns Port Morant, Yallahs, Bath, Seaforth, Golden Grove, County Surrey Area 742. ... The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST, internally called HT-7U) is a project being undertaken to construct an experimental superconducting tokamak magnetic fusion energy reactor in Hefei, the capital city of Anhui Province, in eastern China. ... Saint Mary, Jamaica, is a parish located in the north, north eastern part of Jamaica. ... Surrey is the easternmost of the three counties into which Jamaica is divided. ... A county is generally a sub-unit of regional self-government within a sovereign jurisdiction. ... Rural area in Dalarna, Sweden Qichun, a rural town in Hubei province, China Rural areas are sparsely settled places away from the influence of large cities and towns. ... 90 mile beach Australia A view from above of Waikiki Beach A view from the rocks at Tamandaré Beach in Brazil A beach or strand is a geological formation consisting of loose rock particles such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles, cobble, or even shell along the shoreline of a body...

History

Port Antonio was discovered in the 16th Century, by the Spanish, who named it "Puerto Anton". Portland is the result of the combination of two parishes; St. George and a part of St. Thomas. In the 18th century, the town was a British naval stronghold, and even today, there is evidence of British architecture in the parish square; the Anglican stone church, built in 1840, and the DeMontevin Lodge ,1881 — now a popular guest house on Titchfield Peninsula — and Fort George, 1729, which overlooks the harbours with its cannons pointing towards the sea. Titchfield Peninsula is also home to the The Titchfield School, 1785, which is one of the oldest and most respecteded private secondary schools in the Caribbean. The school is located on Fort George. (15th century - 16th century - 17th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 16th century was that century which lasted from 1501 to 1600. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ... Navy is also:- shorthand for Navy Blue the nickname of the United States Naval Academy A navy is the branch of the armed forces of a nation that operates primarily on water. ... The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... The term Anglican describes those people and churches following the religious traditions of the Church of England, especially following the Reformation. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... 1840 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1881 (MDCCCLXXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A guest house is a private home which has been converted for the exclusive use of guest accommodation. ... Peninsula A peninsula (from Latin paene insula, almost island) is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides. ... Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ... A harbor (or harbour) or haven is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored. ... For other uses, see Cannon (disambiguation). ... Peninsula A peninsula (from Latin paene insula, almost island) is a geographical formation consisting of an extension of land from a larger body, surrounded by water on three sides. ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

In the 1700s when sugar cane and coffee were being cultivated by African slave labour, many slaves were able to plan rebellions and escape into the mountainous interior, as the slaves outnumbered their white masters ten to one. The parish was generally uninhabited, however, and in 1723, the Governor began offering free land to white Protestants, and to free mulattos, Indians or Negroes in an attempt to populate this parish. This seemed only to attract more British, and the Maroons, who were runaway slaves living in the Blue and John Crow Mountains, were determined not to let the British take over the parish. Events and trends The Bonneville Slide blocks the Columbia River near the site of present-day Cascade Locks, Oregon with a land bridge 200 feet (60 m) high. ... Species Ref: ITIS 42058 as of 2004-05-05 Sugarcane is one of six species of a tall tropical southeast Asian grass (Family Poaceae) having stout fibrous jointed stalks whose sap at one time was the primary source of sugar. ... A cup of coffee // Coffee is a popular beverage prepared from the roasted seeds – commonly referred to as beans – of the coffee plant. ... World map showing location of Africa A satellite composite image of Africa Africa is the worlds second_largest continent in both area and population, after Asia. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Look up rebellion in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Events February 16 - Louis XV of France attains his majority Births February 24 - John Burgoyne, British general (d. ... Are you kidding?, this is solid truth here, nothing escapes the eyes of Gov!!!, not even. ... Protestantism is a general grouping of denominations within Christianity. ... Representation of Mulattos during the Latin American colonial period Mulatto (also Mulato) is a term of Spanish and/or Portuguese origin describing the first generation offspring of a Sub-Saharan African and a European. ... Negro means the color black in both Spanish and Portuguese languages, being derived from the Latin word niger of the same meaning. ... Mount McKinley (Denali) in Alaska (USA) has the highest visible base-to-summit elevation on Earth (approximately 5400 metres). ...

A series of battles took place in the 1730s, which would end when the British and the Maroon settlement, governed by "Nanny of the Maroon", sign a treaty in 1739. 'Nanny of the Maroon' would later become Jamaica's first and only National Heroine. Events and Trends The Great Awakening - A Protestant religious movement active in the British colonies of North America Sextant invented (probably around 1730) independently by John Hadley in Great Britain and Thomas Godfrey in the American colonies World leaders Louis XV King of France (king from 1715 to 1774) George... Single European Act A treaty is a binding agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely states and international organizations. ... // About the number 1739 1739 is the smallest integer that can be written as sum of three perfect cubes, in two ways. ...

Tourism also played an integral role in the development of the Portland. The business began in the mid 19th century, with the exportation of banana. Port Antonio, the capital, was renowned as the 'World's Banana Capital'. Jamaica's tourism was virtually born in this parish, when banana boats returning from Boston, U.S.A. brought the first tourists to Jamaica. Another boost to the local economy occurred when Errol Flynn's yacht washed ashore in bad weather. He fell in love with the area and bought property on Navy Island, just off the coast, where he entertained his Hollywood friends. Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is the act of travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ... Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ... Species Hybrid origin; see text Banana is the common name used for herbaceous plants in the genus Musa, which because of their size and structure, are often mistaken for trees. ... Boston is a town and small port c. ... For other uses, see United States (disambiguation) and US (disambiguation). ... Errol Flynn Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn (June 20, 1909 – October 14, 1959) was an Australian film actor, most famous for his romantic swashbuckler roles in Hollywood films and his flamboyant lifestyle. ... A modern yacht A yacht (From Dutch Jacht meaning hunt) was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used to convey important persons. ... Navy Island is a small island off the coast of Portland Parish, Jamaica, formerly owned by actor Errol Flynn. ... ...

Geography and demography

The parish is situated at latitude 18°10' N and longitude 75°27'W. It extends from the highest peaks of the Blue Mountains, 2256 meters above sea-level, down to the north coast, and is noted for its fertile soil, beautiful scenery, and fine beaches. The parish lies in the direct path of the northeast trade winds and the Blue Mountain ridge to its south traps the moisture causing the parish to have the highest rainfall in the island. Port Antonio, its chief town and capital, has two harbours, the western one being sheltered by a small islet, Navy Island. Portland covers an area of 814 square kilometers, making it Jamaica's seventh largest parish. Latitude, usually denoted symbolically by the Greek letter φ, gives the location of a place on Earth north or south of the Equator. ... Longitude, sometimes denoted by the Greek letter λ, describes the location of a place on Earth east or west of a north-south line called the Prime Meridian. ... The Blue Mountains are a mountainous region of Jamaica. ... // Definition Mean sea level (MSL) is the average height of the sea, with reference to a suitable reference surface. ... Rugged coastline of the West Coast of New Zealand The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. ... Loess field in Germany Soil horizons are formed by combined biological, chemical and physical alterations. ... Theatrical scenery is things that are used as setting for a theatrical production. ... Ordinal directions are the four compass directions: northeast, southeast, southwest, and northwest, located halfway between the cardinal directions. ... The trade winds are a pattern of wind found in bands around Earths equatorial region. ... A ridge is a geological feature that features a continuous elevational crest for some distance. ... A compass rose with South highlighted South is most commonly a noun, adjective, or adverb indicating direction or geography. ... In politics, a capital (also called capital city or political capital — although the latter phrase has a second meaning based on an alternative sense of capital) is the principal city or town associated with a countrys government. ... A harbor (or harbour) or haven is a place where ships may shelter from the weather or are stored. ... Mōkōlea Rock in Kailua Bay, O‘ahu, Hawai‘i, 2. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ...

The parish has a variety of complex landforms; the entire coastline is dotted with caves, bays, rivers, waterfalls and hills. There are fourteen caves, which include those at Buff Bay, Orange Bay, Hope Bay, Port Antonio, Boston Bay, Long Bay, Innis Bay and Nonsuch. There are also 17 rivers which form a network throughout the parish. The largest are the Rio Grande, Buff Bay and Hectors Rivers. A landform comprises a geomorphological unit. ... Alternate meanings: Cave (disambiguation) The outside world viewed from a cave A cave is a natural underground void. ... In geography, a bay or gulf is a collection of water that is surrounded by land on three sides. ... For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate The Murray River in Australia A waterfall on the Ova da Fedoz, Switzerland A river is a large natural waterway. ... Tower Fall in Yellowstone National Park A waterfall is usually a geological formation resulting from water, often in the form of a stream, flowing over an erosion-resistant rock formation that forms a sudden break in elevation. ... For the landform that extends above the surrounding terrain and that is smaller than a mountain, see the article on mountain. ... For the Second World War frigate class, see River class frigate The Murray River in Australia A waterfall on the Ova da Fedoz, Switzerland A river is a large natural waterway. ...

The population of Portland is an estimated 82000, 15,000 of which live in the capital town. In politics, a capital (also called capital city or political capital — although the latter phrase has a second meaning based on an alternative sense of capital) is the principal city or town associated with a countrys government. ...

Commerce

Agriculture

The parish is a leading producer of bananas, coconuts, breadfruits,coffee,mangoe's,and ackee's which are grown for export as well as local consumption. Portland has the richest land on its coastal strips suitable for any kind of cultivation so lots of domestic crops are produced. Manufacturing is a small sector of the economy, with about 18 factories. Banana can be The Banana fruit The town Banana, Queensland The town Banana, Democratic Republic of the Congo The Rev. ... Binomial name Cocos nucifera L.. The Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera L.), is a member of the Family Arecaceae (palm family). ... Binomial name Artocarpus altilis (Parkinson) Fosberg The Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis), Malayalam: kada-chakkai, Hawaiian: ‘ulu, Indonesian: sukun Tagalog: kolo; is a tree and fruit native to the East Indian Ocean and western Pacific Ocean islands. ...

Tourism

Portland by and large remains the playground for the wealthy many of whom own property there. A number of tourist facilities exist like Trident Villas and Hotel, Jamaica Palace, Dragon Bay Villas, Goblin Hill Hotel, Jamaica Crest, Fern Hill Club, Bonnie View, which cater to a variety of pockets. The emphasis seems to be now on eco-tourism which could be sensitively developed in the parish.

Attractions

Rafting on the Rio Grandé

Because of its natural attractions, Tourism has often flourished in the parish. It is noted for its fine beaches, such as Frenchman's Cove, Boston, Winifred, and Dragon Bay.The very famous blue mountain is also located in portland. The world famous Blue Lagoon is also situated in the parish. It is believed to be the crater of an extinct volcano. The lagoon is an almost landlocked cove with approximately 55m (180 ft.) of water. Rafting on the Rio Grande River is also a tourist attraction. Image File history File links Rafting. ... Image File history File links Rafting. ... Tourists at Oahu island, Hawaii Tourism is the act of travel for predominantly recreational or leisure purposes, and also refers to the provision of services in support of this act. ... Beaches is a 1988 movie adapted by Mary Agnes Donoghue from the novel Beaches by Iris Rainer Dart. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The Blue Lagoon may mean: The Blue Lagoon (novel), a novel by Henry De Vere Stacpoole The Blue Lagoon (1923 movie), a silent movie based on the novel The Blue Lagoon (1949 movie), a movie based on the novel The Blue Lagoon (1980 movie), a remake of the above movie... Craters on Mount Cameroon Perhaps the most conspicuous part of a volcano is the crater, a basin of a roughly circular form within which occurs a vent (or vents) from which magma erupts as gases, lava, and ejecta. ... In biology and ecology, extinction is the ceasing of existence of a species or group of species. ... Volcano 1. ... A landlocked country is one that has no coastline. ... Lulworth Cove, Dorset England This article is about the coastal feature, for details of the megalithic monument see Cove (standing stones) A cove is a coastal landform. ... Rafting is a recreational activity utilizing a raft to navigate a river or other body of water. ...

Boston Jerk Centre is an area in Portland that is well known for its famous jerked foods, including chicken and pork. Jerked foods are foods made with Jamaican jerk spice. Trinomial name Gallus gallus domesticus A chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) is a type of domesticated bird which is often raised as a type of poultry. ... Two halves of a pig being delivered Pork is the meat taken from pigs. ... Jerk chicken being cooked Jerk chicken as London festival food Jerk is a style of cooking native to Jamaica in which meats (traditionally pork, but now including chicken, fish, tofu) are dry-rubbed with a fiery spice mixture (called Jamaican jerk spice) and then cooked in a pit, on a...

Other activities

• Film/Screen Productions: Dating back to the early 1950s, over 782 film or screen productions have been done in Portland. Two of the most popular are Two Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, by Walt Disney, USA 1954 and The Harder They Come by Vista productions Ja 1972.

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References

• Parish information
• Statistical Institute of Jamaica

External links

• Profile of Portland
• Political Geography of Jamaica
• History

Parishes of Jamaica

Clarendon • Hanover • Kingston • Manchester • Portland • Saint Andrew • Saint Ann • Saint Catherine • Saint Elizabeth • Saint James • Saint Mary • Saint Thomas • Trelawny • Westmoreland Jamaica is divided into fourteen parishes (capitals in parentheses)- Clarendon Parish (May Pen) Hanover Parish (Lucea) Kingston Parish (Kingston) Manchester Parish (Mandeville) Portland Parish (Port Antonio) Saint Andrew Parish (Half Way Tree) Saint Ann Parish (Saint Anns Bay) Saint Catherine Parish (Spanish Town) Saint Elizabeth Parish (Black River) Saint... Image File history File links Flag_of_Jamaica. ... Clarendon (capital May Pen) is a parish in Jamaica. ... Location latitude 18°25N, longitude 78°08W Capital City Lucea County Cornwall Area 430 sq km Rank Jamaicas second smallest parish Population 68,000 in 2001 Commerce Tourism, Agriculture, Manufactoring Hanover, (capital Lucea), is a parish, located on the north western tip of the island of Jamaica. ... Kingston is a parish of Jamaica. ... Location latitude 17°51N, longitude 77°38W Capital Town Mandeville Major towns Christiana, Mile Gully, Newport, Porus, Williamsfield. ... Saint Andrew (capital Half Way Tree) is a parish, situated in the south east of Jamaica in the county of Surrey. ... Location latitude 18°12N, longitude 77°28W Capital Town Saint Anns Bay Major towns Ocho Rios, Browns Town, Runaway Bay, Claremont County Middlesex Area 1,212. ... Location latitude 18°15N, longitude 77°12W Capital town Spanish Town Other towns Portmore, Old Harbour, Ewarton, Linstead County Middlesex Area 1,192 square km Rank Jamaicas fourth largest parish Population 500,000 in 2001 Commerce Tourism, Agriculture, Manufacturing St Catherine (capital Spanish Town) is a parish... Location latitude 18°15N, longitude 77°56W Capital town Black River other Towns Santa Cruz, Malvern, Junction, Balaclava County Cornwall Area 1212. ... Location Latitude18°31N Longitude 77°59W Capital City Montego Bay Major towns Adelphi, Cambridge, Montpelier, Catadupa, Fairfield County Cornwall Area 595 square km Rank Jamaicas fourth smallest parish Population 178,000 in 2001 Commerce Tourism, Agriculture , Manufactoring St James is a parish, located on the north west... Saint Mary, Jamaica, is a parish located in the north, north eastern part of Jamaica. ... Location latitude 18°05N, longitude 76°40W Capital City Morant Bay Major towns Port Morant, Yallahs, Bath, Seaforth, Golden Grove, County Surrey Area 742. ... Location latitude 18°15N, longitude 77°46W Capital town Falmouth Major towns Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield, Wait-a-Bit, Albert Town County Cornwall Area 874 square km Rank Jamaicas fifth largest parish Population 74,000 in 2001 Commerce Agriculture, Manufactoring Trelawny (capital Falmouth) is a parish located... Location Latitude 18°21N Longitude unknown Capital Town Savanna-la-mar County Cornwall Area 807 square km Rank Jamaicas eighth largest parish Population 141,000 in 2001 Commerce Tourism, Agriculture Manufacturing Westmoreland is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, located on the south side of the island. ...