Alexandria, Jamaica
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| Country | Jamaica |
| Parish | Saint Ann |
| Elevation | 648 m (2,125 ft) |
| Population (1991)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,672 |
| • Estimate (2010) | 1,957 |
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) |
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
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- ↑ "Alexandria, Saint Ann, Jamaica" (18°18'N 077°21'W) at GEOnet Names Server
- ↑ "JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL CENTRES." Department of Correctional Services, Jamaica. Retrieved on 2 October 2010.
- ↑ "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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