Westmoreland Parish
For the Canadian Parish see Westmorland Parish, New Brunswick
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| Location | 18°14′N 78°09′W / 18.233°N 78.15°W / 18.233; -78.15Coordinates: 18°14′N 78°09′W / 18.233°N 78.15°W / 18.233; -78.15 | |
| Capital Town | Savanna-la-Mar | |
| County | Cornwall | |
| Official language | English | |
| Recognised parish language | Spanish | |
| Area | 807 square km | |
| Rank | Jamaica's eighth largest parish | |
| Population | 141,000 in 2001 | |
| Commerce | Tourism, Agriculture Manufacturing |
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Westmoreland is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, located on the south side of the island. It is situated to the south of Hanover, the southwest of Saint James, and the northwest of Saint Elizabeth, in the county of Cornwall. The chief town and capital is Savanna-la-Mar. Negril, a famous tourist destination, is also situated in the parish.
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