Saint Ann Parish
Coordinates: 18°12′00″N 77°28′01″W / 18.200°N 77.467°W / 18.200; -77.467
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| Location | latitude 18°12'N, longitude 77°28'W |
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| Capital Town | Saint Ann's Bay | |
| Major towns | Ocho Rios, Browns Town, Runaway Bay, Claremont |
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| County | Middlesex | |
| Area | 1,212.6 square km
468.19 square mile |
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| Rank | Jamaica's largest parish (see below) | |
| Population | 166,762 (2001 census) | |
| Commerce | Tourism, Agriculture Bauxite Mining, Manufacturing, |
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Saint Ann (capital Saint Ann's Bay) is the largest parish in Jamaica. It is situated on the north coast of the island, in the county of Middlesex, roughly halfway between the eastern and western ends of the island. It is often called 'the Garden Parish of Jamaica' on account of its natural beauty. Saint Ann is the birthplace of reggae singers Floyd Lloyd, Burning Spear, Shabba Ranks, and Bob Marley. The Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, one of Jamaica's seven National Heroes, was also born there. More recently, it has become known as the headquarters of the Jamaica Dogsled Team.
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