Key Towns and Cities of Jamaica

Five Major Urban Centers

1. Kingston – Capital, largest city; cultural/economic hub; reggae scene, Devon House, National Heroes Park.
2. Montego Bay (MoBay) – Tourism capital; Doctor's Cave Beach, Hip Strip nightlife, cruise port.
3. Spanish Town – Former Spanish capital (St. Catherine parish); Old King's House, 18th-century architecture.
4. Ocho Rios – North coast resort town; Dunn's River Falls, snorkeling, cruise excursions.
5. Portmore – Fast-growing commuter city near Kingston; housing, malls, hospitals.

Parish Capitals

Jamaica's 14 parishes each have a capital town (e.g., Mandeville, Savanna-la-Mar, Port Antonio), serving as local administrative and commercial centers.