Alexandria | |
|---|---|
Town | |
  Alexandria | |
| Coordinates: 18°17′54″N 77°21′27″W / 18.29833°N 77.35750°W[1] | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Parish | Saint Ann |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,125 ft) |
| Population (1991)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,672 |
| • Estimate (2010) | 1,957 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Alexandria is a town in the parish of Saint Ann, Jamaica.[3]
The Armadale Juvenile Correctional Centre of the Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica was located in Alexandria.[4] On 22 May 2009 a fire went through the facility, killing 5 girls and injuring 13 girls. The replacement facility is located in Diamond Crest Villa near Alligator Pond in Manchester Parish.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Alexandria (18°17'54"N 77°21'27"W)". WikiMapia.
- ^ "Alexandria, Saint Ann, Jamaica". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 10 February 2013.
- ^ "Alexandria, Saint Ann, Jamaica" (18°18'N 077°21'W) at GEOnet Names Server
- ^ "JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL CENTRES Archived June 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
- ^ "Armadale girls get fresh start - New home at Diamond Crest, Manchester Archived 12 August 2011 at the Wayback Machine." The Gleaner. Sunday 31 May 2009. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
