Current Date And Time In Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica
Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:51:27 EST
Capital: Morant Bay
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 93,328
Area: 742.80 km²
State Code: ST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Saint Thomas Parish, a state or administrative region of 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 Saint Thomas Parish — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Saint Thomas Parish in Jamaica.
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) | 17.97° N | 76.4332° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.97 | -76.4332 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 58' 12" N | 76° 25' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 58.2016' N | 76° 25.9902' W |
| State / Region | Saint Thomas Parish (Saint Thomas) |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Morant Bay |
| State Code | ST |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Districts | 56 |
| Population | 93,328 |
| Area (km²) | 742.80 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 286.80 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 64.50 /km² |
| Elevation | 354 m / 1,163 ft |
| Area Rank | #9 in Jamaica |
| Population Rank | #5 of 6 in Jamaica |
| GPS (DD) | 17.97, -76.4332 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Saint Thomas Parish to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Jamaica.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Parish | Jamaica | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Saint Andrew Parish | Jamaica | W | 35 km | 22 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Kingston | Jamaica | W | 40 km | 25 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Saint Catherine Parish | Jamaica | W | 66 km | 41 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Saint Mary Parish | Jamaica | NW | 68 km | 42 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Clarendon | Jamaica | W | 85 km | 53 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Saint Thomas Parish, along with each city's aerial distance from Morant Bay, Saint Thomas Parish's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morant Bay | 17.8815° N | -76.4093° W | 22 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yallahs | 17.8748° N | -76.5625° W | 29 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Seaforth | 17.9358° N | -76.4573° W | 72 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Golden Grove | 17.9336° N | -76.2725° W | 15 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dalvey | 17.9118° N | -76.2486° W | 49 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trinity Ville | 17.9608° N | -76.5143° W | 269 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Easington | 17.924° N | -76.5882° W | 92 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bath | 17.9482° N | -76.3492° W | 57 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Saint Thomas Parish is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Jamaica. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Saint Thomas Parish on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Jamaica.
The satellite view of Saint Thomas Parish helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Jamaica national map
Saint Thomas Parish occupies a distinct geographic zone within Jamaica in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Saint Thomas Parish for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Jamaica. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Saint Thomas Parish 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Jamaica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Saint Thomas Parish are latitude 17.97° and longitude -76.4332°. In directional format: 17.97° N, 76.4332° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Saint Thomas Parish in Jamaica and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Saint Thomas Parish is a state or administrative region of Jamaica, located in North America. Its capital city is Morant Bay. View the exact position of Saint Thomas Parish on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Saint Thomas Parish is at: Latitude 17° 58' 12" N and Longitude 76° 25' 59" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Saint Thomas Parish covers a total area of approximately 742.80 km² (286.80 mi²). This is roughly 6.76% of Jamaica's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Saint Thomas Parish is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.97, -76.4332 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Saint Thomas Parish in Jamaica. For broader context, explore the Jamaica national map or nearby states.
Today in Saint Thomas Parish, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 13h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Saint Thomas Parish's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Saint Thomas Parish is approximately 2,000 km (1,243 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,093 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Saint Thomas Parish — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Denham, Australia, roughly 1,355 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 place.
Morant Bay, the capital of Saint Thomas Parish, is approximately 43 km (26 mi) W of Kingston, the national capital of Jamaica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.