Old Harbour, Jamaica

Old Harbour, Jamaica

Old Harbour is a town in southern Jamaica.

Transport

It used to be served by a station on the national railway network. the nearby Port Esquivel is a major shipping hub for the exportation of bauxite and sugar.

See also

  • Railway stations in Jamaica

References

Coordinates: 17°56′00″N 77°07′00″W / 17.9333333°N 77.1166667°W / 17.9333333; -77.1166667


Schools: There are Three major schools in Old Harbour, Marlie Mount Primary, Old Harbour Primary and Old Harbour High.


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