Prisons in Jamaica map & data
There are 7 prisons mapped in Jamaica, spread over 3 regions. The most are in Saint Catherine (3), Kingston (2) and Saint Andrew (2) - Saint Catherine alone holds 43% of them. 86% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Fort Augusta Adult Correctional Centre, Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre and The Peace Centre.
Prisons by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Catherine | 3 | 43% |
| Kingston | 2 | 29% |
| Saint Andrew | 2 | 29% |
Notable prisons in Jamaica
- Fort Augusta Adult Correctional CentrePortmore · Saint Catherine · prison
- Tower Street Adult Correctional CentreKingston · prison
- The Peace CentreSaint Andrew · prison
- Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional CentreSaint Catherine · prison
- Horizon Remand CenterKingston · prison
- St Catherine PrisonSaint Catherine · prison
What's in this layer
Every prison in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Prisons and correctional centres.
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Frequently asked questions
How many prisons are there in Jamaica?
This layer holds 7 prisons in Jamaica, the most of them in Saint Catherine. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).
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