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(2011). Total662,426. Density1,380/km 2 (3,600/sq mi)Kingston is the and largest city of, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural protected by the, a long which connects the town of and the to the rest of the island. In the, Kingston is the largest predominantly English-speaking city south of the United States.The local government bodies of the parishes of Kingston and were amalgamated by the Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation Act of 1923, to form the (KSAC).

Greater Kingston, or the 'Corporate Area' refers to those areas under the KSAC; however, it does not solely refer to, which only consists of the old downtown and Port Royal. Kingston Parish had a population of 96,052, and St. Andrew Parish had a population of 555,828 in 2001.

Kingston is only bordered by Saint Andrew to the east, west and north. The geographical border for the parish of Kingston encompasses the following communities, Kingston Gardens, Norman Gardens, Springfield and, along with portions of, Franklyn Town and Allman Town.The city proper is bounded by Six Miles to the west, Stony Hill to the north, Papine to the northeast and Harbour View to the east, communities in urban and suburban Saint Andrew. Communities in rural St. Andrew such as Gordon Town, Mavis Bank, Lawrence Tavern, Mt. Airy and Bull Bay would not be described as being in Kingston city.Two parts make up the central area of Kingston: the historic Downtown, and New Kingston. Both are served by and also by the smaller and primarily domestic.

Map of Kingston 1897Kingston was founded in July 1692 as a place for survivors of the that destroyed. Before the, Kingston's functions were purely agricultural.

The earthquake survivors set up a camp on the sea front. Approximately two thousand people died due to mosquito-borne diseases. Initially the people lived in a tented camp on Colonel Barry's Hog Crawle. The town did not begin to grow until after the further destruction of Port Royal by fire in 1703. Surveyor John Goffe drew up a plan for the town based on a grid bounded by North, East, West and Harbour Streets. The new grid system of the town was designed to facilitate commerce, particularly the system of main thoroughfares 66 feet (20 m) across which allowed transportation between the port and plantations farther inland.

By 1716 it had become the largest town and the centre of trade for.The government sold land to people with the regulation that they purchase no more than the amount of the land that they owned in, and only land on the sea front. Gradually wealthy merchants began to move their residences from above their businesses to the farm lands north on the plains of.The first free school, Wolmers's, was founded in 1729 and there was a theatre, first on Harbour Street and then moved in 1774 to North Parade. Both are still in existence.

In 1755 the, had decided to transfer the government offices from to Kingston. It was thought by some to be an unsuitable location for the Assembly in proximity to the moral distractions of Kingston, and the next governor rescinded the Act. However, by 1780 the population of Kingston was 11,000, and the merchants began lobbying for the administrative capital to be transferred from Spanish Town, which was by then eclipsed by the commercial activity in Kingston.By the end of the 18th century, the city contained more than 3,000 brick buildings. The harbour fostered trade, and played part in several naval wars of the 18th century. Kingston took over the functions of Spanish Town (the capital at the time). These functions included agriculture, commercial, processing and a main transport hub to and from Kingston and other sections of the island.

In 1788, Kingston had a population of 25,000, which was about a tenth of the overall population of the island. One in every four people living in Kingston was white, and there was a large population of there too, meaning that two out of every five people living in Kingston were free. The remaining three-fifths of Kingston's population was made up of black slaves.The government passed an act to transfer the government offices to Kingston from Spanish Town, which occurred in 1872.

It kept this status when the island was granted independence in 1962. Bird's eye view of Kingston after the 1907 earthquakeIn 1907, 800 people died in another earthquake known as the, destroying nearly all the historical buildings south of Parade in the city. That was when a restriction of no more than 60 feet (18 m) was instituted on buildings in the city centre. These three-story-high buildings were built with reinforced concrete. Construction on King Street in the city was the first area to breach this building code.During the 1930s, island-wide riots led to the development of and political parties to represent workers.The city became home to the campus of the founded in 1948, with 24 medical students.Not until the 1960s did major change occur in the development of Kingston's city centre. The international attention of music at that time coincided with the expansion and development of 95 acres (38 ha) of the Kingston city centre waterfront area.

These developments led to an influx of shops and offices, and the development of a new financial centre: New Kingston, which replaced the Knutsford Racetrack. Multi-story buildings and boulevards were placed within that section.In 1966 Kingston was the host city to the.The western section of the city was not the focus of development, and that area proved to be politically tense. The 1970s saw deteriorating economic conditions that led to recurrent violence and a decline in tourism which later affected the island.

View of the central Kingston waterfront showing the and theIn the 1980 general elections, the (PNP) government was voted out, and subsequent governments have been more market-oriented. Within a global urban era, the 1990s saw that Kingston has made efforts to modernise and develop its city structure and functions. Various organisations such as the Kingston Restoration Company, the Urban Development Corporation (UDC), the Port Authority of Jamaica and the Development Company, among others sought to develop the urban structure of the city.Demographics The majority of the population of Kingston is of. Large minority ethnic groups include and Chinese, who came to the country as in the late 19th century. The Chinese occupy important roles in Jamaica's economy especially in the retail markets in Downtown Kingston and the wider metropolitan area.

There is also a minority of, mostly descending from immigrants from Germany and Great Britain. And form one of the most influential ethnic groups in not only Kingston, but the entire island. Though a minority ethnic group, the were able to give Jamaica one of its prime ministers,. There is a strong undercurrent of bias based on skin color as darker skinned Jamaicans are usually at the very bottom of the socio-economic ladder; a phenomenon evidenced by the disproportionate representation of foreigners and mixed-race individuals in lucrative private sector and government positions. Multi-racial Jamaicans continue to form the second largest racial group, and there is also a small Jewish population in the city.

Religion There is a wide variety of churches in the city. Most are, a legacy of British colonisation of the island. The chief denominations are, and.There is a strong community, with the which is the seat of metropolitan archbishop and was consecrated in 1911, as well a few Catholic schools and institutions such as the, St Francis Primary and Infant School, which was founded and is owned by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of our Lady of Perpetual Help (FMS) in Jamaica.Afro-Christian religions such as the also have a significant following.The serves Kingston's population. The city also has communities of. The Islamic Council of Jamaica and the Islamic Education and Dawah Centre are both located in Kingston.

There are three units of in the city. HeadquartersKingston plays a central role in Jamaica's economy.

The vast majority of economic activity takes place within Kingston, and as most government ministries are located in the city, it is a key force in legislation in regards to Jamaica's finances. The high population density of the capital city means that the majority of monetary transactions occur in Kingston - stimulating much of Jamaica's local economy. The city is also home to the highest number of, and anywhere in Jamaica. Kingston is also the island's main transportation hub and its largest seaport. Was headquartered in Kingston.

The idea of making Jamaica an has also been proposed as a way to boost the city's financial sector and create more jobs, especially for professionals such as accountants and lawyers.The city's major industries include tourism, apparel manufacturing, and shipping. Many international exports are traded through the city's seaport, with major exports including bauxite, sugar and coffee. The city is also a major tourist destination, and tourism is one of its largest sources of economic activity.

The city has suffered economic troubles recently, however, along with the rest of the country of Jamaica. Plans to help the city's economy have made downtown Kingston the subject of numerous redevelopment plans. There have also been attempts to grow the manufacturing industry in the area and to attract call centres to the city. Geography and climate. Photo of Kingston taken from theKingston is surrounded by the, Red Hills, Long Mountain and the. The city is on the plain, an alluvial plain alongside the Hope River.

Kingston experiences frequent earthquakes, including the 1907 earthquake.Kingston has a tropical climate, specifically a ( Aw), that borders on a hot ( BSh). Characterised by a wet season from May to November, which coincides with the hurricane season, and a dry season from December to April. During the dry season, there is not much rainfall, however, cold and stationary fronts occur at this time, and often bring heavy showers, especially in March. Kingston is in the of the Blue Mountains; therefore, little to none of the moisture carried by the Northeast falls over Kingston, causing Kingston to be very dry in comparison to and on the windward side of the Blue Mountains. Kingston is on a coastal location, hence it comes under the influence of the sea, though dense urban development can negate this effect. In the 21st century, Kingston has experienced temperatures as high as 38.8 °C (102 °F) and as low as 13.4 °C (56 °F).

Between 1895 and 1990, the total average rainfall was recorded at 813 mm (32.0 in), the highest monthly average rainfall recorded in October at 177 mm (7.0 in), and the lowest monthly average rainfall recorded in March at 18 mm (0.71 in). Fog, hail, thunder and tornadoes are all extremely rare. The 20 South apartment complex in the foreground and the New Kingston business district in the backgroundIn 1848 the Jamaican government expanded Kingston by constructing new homes in the west, north and east of the city.

This housing became highly segregated in terms of race and class and by 1860 the majority of white elites lived on the outskirts of the city.As Kingston's population grew, existing settlements became so densely occupied that marshes in the southwest were filled in to allow the development of new housing. By 1935, continued population growth and poverty resulted in the emergence of slums in the east and west of the city. Later these areas were demolished by the government and residents were rehoused in. This development accommodated 3,000 people, leaving more than one sixth of displaced resident homeless. Consequently, overcrowding persisted throughout the city and cramped living condition resulted in public health issues.also became significant and by the 1960s this residential area spread to the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Subsequently, the lack of space and continued consumerism meant this area then expanded to the east of the mountains.In Kingston, 20% of the population now live in squatter settlements. Contrastingly, Kingston is also home to Red Hills, Norbrook, Cherry Gardens, Stony Hill, Jack's Hill, suburbs that hold some of the most expensive houses in all of Jamaica.

Parks The city of Kingston is home to a number of urban parks which are frequently transformed to accommodate various events and festivities on the Jamaican calendar. The most popular parks include: Emancipation Park, Hope Gardens, Devon House, National Heroes' Park, and Mandela Park.Emancipation Park. An aerial view of the Emancipation Park in Kingston Jamaica.The Liguanea Club, a recreational and social club for the upper class in society, located on Knutsford Boulevard, owned over 35 acres (14 ha) of land including the former Liguanea Park now the site of Emancipation Park. The club gave the land measuring seven acres as a gift to the Jamaican Government.Several government members argued that the land should be converted into a business district, while others felt a multi-functional entertainment complex should be built on the site. The large financial input needed for either venture, was not forthcoming. In 2002 Cabinet granted approval for the transfer of the land to the National Housing Trust on the condition that a park was built and maintained at that location. The land was transferred for one Jamaican dollar.The park is well known for the 11 ft.

(approximately 3m) high bronze sculpture done by Jamaican artist Laura Facey, situated at the park's main entrance. This prominent sculpture comprises two naked black male and female statues gazing to the skies – symbolic of their triumphant rise from the horrors of slavery. The statue was unveiled in July 2003, in time for the park's first anniversary which caused an out cry from the Jamaican populace who believed that the blatant nudity and generous bodily proportions of the figures were very inappropriate to depict the freedom of black people. Hope Gardens The Royal Botanical Gardens at Hope, popularly called Hope Gardens serves as a national attraction. The Hope Gardens is a part of the 2,000 acres (809 ha) of land making it the largest botanical garden in the English-speaking Caribbean. The land situated by the foothills of the Blue Mountains was originally owned by Major Richard Hope from whom it got its name.

Two hundred acres of this land was obtained by the Government of Jamaica in 1880 and was originally established as a plant introduction and crop-testing facility for plants such as pineapple, cocoa, coffee and tobacco. The formal Botanical Gardens were laid out on approximately 60 acres (24 ha) of this land with the assistance of personnel from the Kew Gardens in England.In the 1950s, the Queen, after visiting the island and being pleased with the state of the gardens, gave permission for it to be called the Royal Botanical Gardens, Hope. The Gardens have many exotic species along with some endemic trees of Jamaica. Over the years, the ravages of hurricanes and other disasters have resulted in the loss of a significant number of species. However, there are still some prominent trees and popular sites to be viewed in the Gardens. At Hope Gardens, visitors can view a number of other features including the Coconut Museum, the Sunken Gardens, the Orchid House, the Lily Pond, the Maze and Palm Avenue.The Hope Gardens has an adjoining zoo referred to as Hope Gardens Zoo. The gardens and zoo are currently undergoing redevelopment to improve the physical landscape and the animal inventory as a part of Bring Back The Hope campaign.

Transport Road The (Parade) in the heart of downtown Kingston is the starting point for three of, namely the A1 (Kingston to ), the A3 (Kingston to ) and the A4 (Kingston to ), while the city itself is provided with a dense network of trunk, main, secondary and minor roads. It also consists of the which runs through,. A new section of (called 'T3') was recently opened to the public. It has greatly reduced the travel time between Kingston and Montego Bay from 4 hours to a mere 2 1/2 hours.Kingston is served well by a modern bus system, mini buses and taxis, which operate throughout the city with major hubs at, and elsewhere.Private car ownership levels are highand like many major urban conurbations Kingston suffers from frequent traffic jams and pollution. Buses In June 1898, the existing mule car service was phased out and a transition to electric trams, initially operated by the West India Electric Company and later by the Jamaica Public Service Company, was undertaken. This transition to the electric tram was completed on 31 March 1899.

This service continued to operate, but the inflexibility of a tram service could not keep pace with a growing city, and the tram service ceased to operate on 7 August 1948.Between 1948 and 1953 a motor bus service was operated by a company called Jamaica Utilities. The government revoked its franchise in 1953.From 1953 to 1983 the operated a service, which at its peak consisted of over 600 buses and served an area spanning Spanish Town, Border, Mt. James, Bull Bay and Port Royal. It was wound up by the government in 1983 after being nationalised in 1974.Kingston is served well by a modern bus system, the (JUTC), mini buses, and taxis, which operate throughout the city with major hubs at, and elsewhere. Rail The now disused served the main line with branches from, and.The railway station opened in 1845 and closed in October 1992 when all passenger traffic on Jamaica's railways abruptly ceased.

Air Kingston's international airport is while provides domestic services.Sea Historically, the Kingston waterfront was Jamaica's main port with many at which freighters and passenger liners could dock. More recently, with the of freight, the port has moved to Newport West.Law enforcement Jamaica's police force, the, is based on Old Hope Road near.

Smaller police stations, such as Hunt's Bay, Matilda's Corner and Half-Way-Tree, are dispersed across the Corporate Area. The Supreme Court of Jamaica is also located in Kingston. Other courts, such as the Half-Way-Tree Resident Magistrate's Court, Traffic Court and Family Court, make Kingston their home. The (JDF) has its headquarters at near New Kingston and Cross Roads.

The JDF also operates a major naval base at Port Royal.Fire service Fire response in Kingston is provided by the, the national fire service. The service operates from fire stations spread throughout the Corporate Area. Currently fire stations are located at. York Park (HQ). Half-Way-Tree. Rollington Town.

Port Royal. Stony Hill. Trench Town.

(Fire Boat)Media The, the and the Sunday Herald, three of Jamaica's large newspaper companies, make their home in Kingston. Several television and radio stations including (TVJ), CVM TV, 88.5 FM, Hitz 92 FM, FAME 95 FM, LOVE TV, ZIP 103, Kool 97 FM and LOVE FM, are all based in Kingston.Sports The capital is home to four teams who play in the. The teams are,.Telecommunications Fixed voice and broadband Fixed voice and broadband services in Kingston are provided by either and (via their new Digicel Play service which currently exclusive to the Kingston Metropolitan Area).

Uses a network to provide IPTV, VoIP & POTS and broadband capable of speeds up to 100 Mbit/s. Also uses a Copper network to provide and capable of speeds up to 12 Mbit/s. Uses a fibre-optic network, providing IPTV, VoIP and broadband speeds of up to 200 Mbit/s. Digicel's Fibre-optic network boasts capacity of up to 10 Gbit/s. Mobile voice and broadband Mobile voice and broadband services in Kingston are dominated by incumbents, &. Both carriers provide GSM, EDGE, HSPA, HSPA+ and LTE connectivity in and around the city.Currently, offers HSPA+ of up to 21 Mbit/s on 850 MHz and 1900 MHz. FLOW also offers (commonly known as DC-HSPA+) allowing capable devices speeds of up to 42 Mbit/s on contiguous 1900 MHz spectrum.also offers 21 Mbit/s HSPA+ however, they also offer (commonly known as DC-HSPA+) allowing capable devices speeds of up to 42 Mbit/s on contiguous 850 MHz spectrum.

Was also first to market with LTE in Jamaica. Their network covers all of Kingston Parish and most of the populous areas in the Kingston Metropolitan Area, capable of speeds of up to 75 Mbit/s on 10 MHz of Band 17 spectrum.also offers LTE in Kingston. 's LTE network is accessible on Band 4 or AWS spectrum.

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