Current Date And Time In Above Rocks, Jamaica
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:08:24 EST
State: Saint Catherine Parish
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 5,261
District: Above Rocks
Explore the interactive satellite map of Above Rocks, a city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Above Rocks — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Above Rocks.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Jamaica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.1068° N | 76.8761° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.1068 | -76.8761 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 6' 24" N | 76° 52' 34" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 6.4068' N | 76° 52.5648' W |
| City | Above Rocks |
| State | Saint Catherine Parish (Sin Kiachrin Parish) |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Above Rocks |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 5,261 |
| Elevation | 290 m / 951 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.1068, -76.8761 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Above Rocks to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Saint Catherine Parish.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riversdale | Saint Catherine Parish | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Bog Walk | Saint Catherine Parish | W | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Portmore | Saint Catherine Parish | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Spanish Town | Saint Catherine Parish | SW | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Linstead | Saint Catherine Parish | W | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Ewarton | Saint Catherine Parish | W | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Saint Catherine Parish, the home state of Above Rocks, along with each city's aerial distance from Spanish Town, Saint Catherine Parish's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | 17.9911° N | -76.9574° W | 31 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Portmore | 17.971° N | -76.8869° W | 7 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Old Harbour | 17.9414° N | -77.109° W | 30 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Linstead | 18.1368° N | -77.0317° W | 119 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bog Walk | 18.1021° N | -77.0054° W | 86 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ewarton | 18.1833° N | -77.0854° W | 226 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Old Harbour Bay | 17.9092° N | -77.0972° W | 5 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Point Hill | 18.0899° N | -77.1076° W | 613 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Riversdale | 18.1659° N | -76.9642° W | 157 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lluidas Vale | 18.1276° N | -77.1488° W | 383 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tinson Pen Airport IATA: KTP 14 km (9 mi) from Above Rocks |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Point Hill |
| 🗺 Map of Lluidas Vale |
| 🗺 Map of Old Harbour |
| 🗺 Map of Old Harbour Bay |
The exact GPS location of Above Rocks gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Saint Catherine Parish. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Saint Catherine Parish state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Above Rocks are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Above Rocks lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Jamaica map
Above Rocks sits within Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Above Rocks for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Saint Catherine Parish. › Browse every city in Saint Catherine Parish
Coordinates for Above Rocks in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Jamaica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Above Rocks are latitude 18.1068° and longitude -76.8761°. In directional format: 18.1068° N, 76.8761° W. These coordinates mark the center of Above Rocks in Saint Catherine Parish and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Above Rocks is a city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Above Rocks. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Above Rocks sits at: Latitude 18° 6' 24" N and Longitude 76° 52' 34" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Above Rocks has a population of approximately 5,261 people. This is roughly 0.994% of Saint Catherine Parish's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Saint Catherine Parish.
The interactive satellite map of Above Rocks is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.1068, -76.8761 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Above Rocks in Saint Catherine Parish. For broader context, explore the Saint Catherine Parish state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Above Rocks is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Above Rocks is approximately 15 km (10 mi) from Spanish Town, the capital of Saint Catherine Parish, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Saint Catherine Parish.
Above Rocks sits at an elevation of approximately 290 meters (951 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Saint Catherine Parish.
The closest cities to Above Rocks include Riversdale, Bog Walk, Portmore. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Above Rocks, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Above Rocks's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Above Rocks is approximately 2,016 km (1,252 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,134 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Above Rocks — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pacitan, Indonesia, roughly 1,400 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Above Rocks is approximately 15 km (9 mi) SE of Kingston, the national capital of Jamaica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.