Where is Spaldings, Jamaica? Location in Clarendon Parish

Spaldings is a town in the parish of Clarendon, located in the south-central interior of Jamaica.

Key Locational Details

• Parish: Clarendon
• Distance to Parish Capital (May Pen): ~16 miles (approx. 26 km) northeast.
• Distance to Kingston: ~45 miles (72 km) — roughly 1.5–2 hours drive via A2 (through Moneague) or B1/B2 roads.
• Geography: Situated in the foothills of the Central Mountain Range (near the border with Manchester Parish). Elevation ~1,500–2,000 ft. Cooler, wetter than coast.
• Economy: Historically bauxite mining (Alpart/Kirkvine operations nearby) and agriculture (citrus, coffee, yams, vegetables).
• Landmark: Spaldings Market (weekly), Spaldings High School, Spaldings Health Centre.

It is a typical rural Jamaican service town, not a major tourist destination. Access is via B-roads (B2 from Moneague, B1 from May Pen) — winding, scenic, can be slow.