Clarendon
From Jamaica2Rhatid
The parish of Clarendon has an area of 1,167 sq km (467 sq miles) and is one of the most populous parishes in the island. May Pen, the capital, is situated on the banks of the Rio Minho and has its own Mayor. Important towns includes Frankfield, large agricultural district, Chapelton, Spaldings and Alley. Sugar cane, tobacco, and citrus are major part the the economy along with Bauxite and Copper mining. The Bull Head Mountains, rising to a height of about 851 metres (2,800 ft) near the northern boundary of the parish, mark the centre of the island.
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Attractions
Mason River Wetlands and Game Sanctuary, The Indian festival of Hosay, Denbigh Farm Show
Hospitals
May Pen Hospital, Lionel Town Hospital
MPs and Councillors
- Clarendon North Central
- Hon. Pearnel Patroe Charles, CD - MP
- Councillors: Florette M. Stewart, Uriah A. Mitchell, Helene P. Simpson
- Clarendon South Eastern
- Hon. Rudyard Conrad Spencer, OD - MP
- Councillors: NerPatrick Smith, Milton C. Brown, Scean A. Barnswell, Winston L. Maragh
- Clarendon Central
- Hon. Lester Michael Henry, CD - MP
- Councillors: Melvin R. Jones, Trevor C. Morris, Inly G. Blake, Carla A. Watts
- Clarendon North Western
- Hon. Michael Anthony Stern - MP
- Councillors: Richard E. Azan, Orville A. Salmon, Caleb Lewinson, Kenrick A. Dunkley
- Clarendon Northern
- Hon. Laurence George Broderick - MP
- Councillors: Anthony A. Belnavis, Noel M. Nembhard, Daniel W. Rodney
- Clarendon South Western
- Mr. Noel George Delano Arscott - MP
- Councillors: Joel L. Williams, Uphel S. Purcell, Carlton S. Bailey, Pauline Reynolds
Schools - Secondary and Tertiary
Alston High, Bustamante High, Central High, Clarendon College, Claude Mckay High, Denbigh High, Edwin Allen High, Garvey Maceo High, Glenmuir High, Kellits High, Kemps Hill High, Knox College, Lennon High, Spaldings High, Thompson Town High, Vere Technical High
Knox Community College
