Widcombe
in Barbican of Saint Andrew, Jamaica

Noteable things around
  • Hope Zoo (zoo, (2 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.037 and -76.767 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 2' 13" and W -76° 46' 0"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - JMD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:31 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Jamaica
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:09 am and 5:32 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-10.457 and 105.705 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Waterfall
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Jamaica in Caribbean

Safety Score: 3,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Jamaica.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Jamaica. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Widcombe

Widcombe in Barbican (Saint Andrew) is a city located in Jamaica a little north-east of Kingston, the country's capital town.

Current time in Widcombe is now 10:31 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Widcombe, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Tinson Pen Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 8 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Half Way Tree, Kingston, Spanish Town, Port Antonio and Port Maria. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Night Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 63%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 94% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 7th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
22°C (72 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, few clouds.

Friday, 8th of November 2024

28°C (82 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Saturday, 9th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
23°C (73 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

COURTLEIGH HOTEL AND SUITES

Address
2,7 mi
85 KNUTSFORD BOULEVARD
5 Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


HEDONISM II

Address
1,9 mi
RUTLAND POINT
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa

Address
2,0 mi
39 Lady Musgrave Road
Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JAMAICA PEGASUS HOTEL

Address
2,7 mi
81 KNUTSFORD BOULEVARD PO BOX 333
Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Courtyard Kingston Jamaica

Address
2,7 mi
1 Park Close
5 Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


KNUTSFORD COURT HOTEL

Address
2,7 mi
Chelsea Avenue Kgn 5 16
NONE Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Catcha Falling Star

Address
3,8 mi
3002 West End Road
00000 JAMAIKA
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa Tianna Guest Apartments

Address
3,3 mi
15 Montcalm Drive
Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Gardens

Address
0,8 mi
23 Liguanea Avenue
Kingston
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gloustershire Hotel

Address
0,9 mi
Gloucester Avenue
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Jamaica Tour

Published: March 27, 2011
Length: 34:34 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: IslandStylee

A visual tour of the Caribbean island of Jamaica from an episode of the travel video magazine Island Stylee. For more travel videos and to share your own, visit http://ISLANDSTYLEE.COM and...


Spatial Innovision wins Inaugural Pioneers of Prosperity Award 2009

Published: August 21, 2009
Length: 51:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Clarke

Spatial Innovision Limited on 22nd July 2009 was selected as one of two Country Winners for Jamaica in the Inaugural Pioneers of Prosperity Caribbean Awards programme. The other Country Winner.


Spatial Innovision receives NCB 2008 Nation Builder Award for Innovation

Published: August 08, 2009
Length: 33:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: David Clarke

In October 2008, Spatial Innovision, the premier geospatial solutions company in the Caribbean, was awarded the inaugural 2008 Innovation Award for its Region by the National Commercial Bank ...


Bacchanal Carnival Jamaica Road March 2013

Published: April 14, 2013
Length: 12:39 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Frank Grant Jr.

Bacchanal Carnival Jamaica Road March 2013 Look out for Usain Bolt.


Jamaican Car Accident! Accident or Extortion Attempt ... You Decide!

Published: January 17, 2013
Length: 46:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Top Shotta

This is what we have to live with in Jamaica. This happened in Grants Pen, and I was sure he may have been working with another accomplice. Take note of the "innocent" bystanders on either...


Prayer Tent hosted by Transformed Life Church (TLC) manned by JaHOP Intercessors

Published: December 30, 2014
Length: 29:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Harry Walcott

TLC is a Jamaican Church based in Kingston. They meet every Sunday morning at the Police Officer's Club. Jamaica House of Prayer (JaHOP) is a prayer and worship ministry with a vision for 24/7...


Avery on Beam - USAG Level 5 - June 2010

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 26:54 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: jade2garden

Avery at Ishimoto School of Gymnastics Gym Stars Invitational in Kingston, Jamaica on June 6, 2010. USAG Girls Level 5 Beam routine - scored 7.70.


Avery on Bars - USAG Level 5 - June 2010

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 19:53 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: jade2garden

Avery at Ishimoto School of Gymnastics Gym Stars Invitational in Kingston, Jamaica on June 6, 2010. USAG Girls Level 5 bars routine - scored 8.80.


WDD 2014 at Stella Maris

Published: November 17, 2014
Length: 02:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: abproductionsJA

On November 14 2014 Charles Mattocks world diabetes advocate along with his team put on a major event in Kingston Jamaica under theme, "Protect Jamaica's Future". The first event of its kind...


Jamaica's Best School Band

Published: July 09, 2012
Length: 32:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: takingprod

Done by T.A.K: A series of pilot events dubbed "Band Fever", leading up to the September start of the Jamaica Best School Band (JBSB) competition, got off the ground recently at the Barbican...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

The Priory School (Kingston)

The Priory School in Kingston, Jamaica teaches kindergarten, primary and secondary students, the latter under the name Priory High.

Located at 18.0174, -76.7871 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Educational institutions established in 1944, Schools in Jamaica, Education in Kingston, Jamaica

Liguanea

Liguanea is a historically significant area in the island of Jamaica in the West Indies. Its name came from the language of the pre-Columbian Taino people who inhabited the island and named it after the iguana lizard that is endemic to the island, and an important source of food for the Taino.

Located at 18.0167, -76.7667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Kingston, Jamaica

Jamaica College

Jamaica College (abbreviated JC) is a prominent all-male secondary school located in Kingston, Jamaica. It provides traditional classroom education to its students in a variety of subject areas. The institution caters to students aged 11 to 19 years. First established as a boarding school for boys, Jamaica College has remained a single-sex school with the boarding facilities removed. The school provides education to around 1,800 boys and has over 100 teaching and administrative staff.

Located at 18.0188, -76.7573 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Boys' schools in Jamaica, Educational institutions established in the 1780s, Education in Kingston, Jamaica

Norbrook

Norbrook is an upscale neighbourhood of the Kingston Metropolitan Area of Jamaica, with approximately 15,000 residents and is an important residential, shopping and commercial centre of the city itself. Norbrook is regarded as anywhere from the Immaculate Conception Highschool (in the south) to about 100m up "The Hill" (in the North).

Located at 18.0527, -76.7834 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Kingston, Jamaica

Campion College, Jamaica

Campion College, is a co-educational Jesuit high school in Kingston, Jamaica. The institution celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010.

Located at 18.0189, -76.7711 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Schools in Jamaica, Education in Kingston, Jamaica, Educational institutions established in 1960

Immaculate Conception High School (Jamaica)

Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) is a Roman Catholic High School for girls in St Andrew, Jamaica. About 1600 girls are enrolled.

Located at 18.0439, -76.7922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Girls' schools in Jamaica, Educational institutions established in 1858, Roman Catholic schools in Jamaica, Education in Kingston, Jamaica

Constant Spring, Jamaica

Constant Spring is a residential neighbourhood in the north of Kingston, Jamaica. Constant Spring is referred to in Althea and Donna's song "Uptown Top Ranking".

Located at 18.058, -76.785 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Neighbourhoods in Kingston, Jamaica

Caribbean Policy Research Institute

The Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CaPRI) is a public policy think tank in Jamaica.

Located at 18.0164, -76.7661 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Think tanks, Organizations based in Jamaica

Popular in vicinity

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