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
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Trelawny in Jamaica | |
Country | Jamaica |
County | Cornwall |
Capital | Falmouth |
Major towns | Clarks Town, Duncans, Wakefield, Albert Town |
Area | |
• Total | 874 km2 (337 sq mi) |
• Rank | 5 |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 75,558 |
• Density | 86/km2 (220/sq mi) |
Website | Parish Profile: Trelawny |
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