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Westmoreland
Wesmolan | |
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Country | Jamaica |
County | Cornwall |
Capital | Savanna-la-Mar |
Area | |
• Total | 807 km2 (312 sq mi) |
• Rank | 8 |
Population (2019)[2] | |
• Total | 149,857 |
• Density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
Westmoreland is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, located on the south side of the island. It is situated south of Hanover, southwest of Saint James, and 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.