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Alexandria, Jamaica

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Alexandria
Town
CountryJamaica
ParishSaint Ann
Elevation
648 m (2,125 ft)
Population
 (1991)[1]
 • Total
1,672
 • Estimate 
(2010)
1,957
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)

Alexandria is a town in the parish of Saint Ann in 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

  1. ^ "Alexandria, Saint Ann, Jamaica". World Gazetteer.
  2. ^ "Alexandria (18°17'54"N 77°21'27"W)". WikiMapia.
  3. ^ "Alexandria, Saint Ann, Jamaica" (18°18'N 077°21'W) at GEOnet Names Server
  4. ^ "JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL CENTRES." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
  5. ^ "Armadale girls get fresh start - New home at Diamond Crest, Manchester." The Gleaner. Sunday 31 May 2009. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.


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