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Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit connecting the town of Port Royal and Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. It was established on 22 July 1692, and had a parish population of 662,435 at the 2011 census.
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Population2011 census figure (parish), from Kingston's own Wikipedia infobox. Area (sq km) Founding Year22 July 1692 is the date Kingston's own Wikipedia infobox gives for its establishment. Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Kingston, Jamaica (Wikipedia)
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Population (2011) Parish 662,435
1. Kingston, Jamaica (Wikipedia)
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Area Parish 25 km2 (9.7 sq mi)
1. Kingston, Jamaica (Wikipedia)
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Elevation 9 m (30 ft)
1. Kingston, Jamaica (Wikipedia)
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17 58 17 N 76 47 35 W
1. Kingston, Jamaica (Wikipedia)
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Established 22 July 1692
1. Kingston, Jamaica (Wikipedia)
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Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island.
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