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Coordinates: 17.9958766°N 76.9551086°W. Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872.
10 de may. de 2024 · Spanish Town, city, southeast-central Jamaica. It is situated along the Rio Cobre, some 10 miles (16 km) west of Kingston. Probably laid out by Diego Columbus (c. 1523), it was originally called Santiago de la Vega (St. James of the Plain), and it was Jamaica’s capital from 1692 until 1872.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nestled in the heart of Jamaica, Spanish Town holds rich cultural significance that reflects the island nation’s tumultuous past and vibrant present. As the former capital of Jamaica, Spanish Town has played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s history, making it a treasure trove of cultural heritage and traditions.
Jamaica. Saint Catherine Parish. Spanish Town Central. Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. Map. Directions. Satellite. Photo Map. spanishtownjamaica.com. Wikipedia.
This place is situated in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, its geographical coordinates are 17° 59' 0" North, 76° 57' 0" West and its original name (with diacritics) is Spanish Town. See Spanish Town photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Spanish Town in Jamaica.
30 de nov. de 2022 · They glanced south to a settlement they called Villa de la Vega, which was located on a large fertile plain (Town of the Plain). It was established in 1534 and became the capital in 1538; it is currently known as Spanish Town.
panish Town, built by the Spanish after Sevilla Nueva (New Seville) was abandoned, dates from 1534. It was first known as Villa de la Vega, later St. Jago de la Vega and then Spanish Town. The town is the oldest continuously inhabited city in Jamaica.
