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Information about Kingston, Jamaica

Kingston (1987 est. pop., 646,400), the capital and largest city in Jamaica, lies on the southeastern coast of the island. One of the leading ports of the West Indies, it exports sugar, rum, molasses, and bananas. Other industries include tourism, oil refining, shoe and clothing manufacturing, and food processing. The average annual temperature is 25 deg C (77 deg F), and yearly rainfall is 813 mm (32 in). The University of the West Indies (1962) is there.

Founded in 1692 after nearby Port Royal was destroyed by an earthquake, Kingston became the capital of Jamaica in 1872. Points of interest include Rockfort, a 17th-century fortress; the Church of Saint Thomas; and Headquarters House (18th century), once the seat of government.