Westmoreland Parish
Westmoreland
Wesmolan | |
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Carmel Moravian Church | |
Westmoreland in Jamaica | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| County | Cornwall |
| Capital | Savanna-la-Mar |
| Area | |
• Total | 807 km2 (312 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 8 |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 149,857 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Westmorelanded |
Westmoreland (Jamaican Patois: Wesmolan) is the westernmost parish in Jamaica, on the south side of the island. It lies 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.