Trelawny Parish

Trelawny (Jamaican Patois: Trilaani or Chrilaani) is a parish in the county of Cornwall in northwest Jamaica. Its capital is Falmouth. It is bordered by the parishes of Saint Ann in the east, Saint James in the west, and Saint Elizabeth and Manchester in the south. Trelawny is known for producing several Olympic sprinters.

Trelawny
Trilaani
Trelawny in Jamaica
CountryJamaica
CountyCornwall
CapitalFalmouth
Major townsClarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield, Albert Town
Area
  Total874 km2 (337 sq mi)
  Rank5
Population
 (2012)
  Total75,558
  Density86/km2 (220/sq mi)
WebsiteParish Profile: Trelawny
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