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Yallahs

Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica · North America

About Yallahs

Yallahs is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Easington, 20km from Blue Mountains, Jamaica.

Yallahs is a town located in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica. With a population of 7,644, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Yallahs sits in Jamaica. It's in the America/Jamaica time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Yallahs to your route.

About Yallahs

Yallahs is a town on the southeastern coast of Jamaica in the parish of St Thomas, home to 10,274 residents. The city, which was documented as “Yealoth” in a 1662 census, may have derived its name from Captain Yallahs, a privateer from 1671, or vice versa. Another theory suggests that the name Yallahs could have

Read more originated from the Spanish word ‘yalos’, meaning ‘frost’, as the high white cliffs in the area might give the impression of frost. In 1822, Yallahs was chosen as the site for the first Baptist church in Jamaica. Despite initial setbacks, Rev. Joshua Tinson established both a church and a school in 1828. The Yallahs River, a vital source of fresh water for the neighboring City of Kingston and Saint Andrew Parish, supplies residents via the Yallahs Pipeline. The city, which hosts a variety of Christian denominations, also contributes to the mining industry through gravel extraction along the Yallahs River bank. The St. Thomas Parish Council, located in the parish’s capital town, Morant Bay, governs the town.

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Yallahs is located in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica, North America. The coordinates are 17.8748 latitude, -76.5624 longitude.

What is the population of Yallahs?

Yallahs has a population of approximately 7,644 people, making it a town in Jamaica.

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Quick Information

Population
7,644
Continent
North America
Country
Jamaica
Region
Saint Thomas Parish
Timezone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.8748, -76.5624

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Worth the detour from Yallahs

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Blue Mountains, Jamaica

Jamaica's highest mountain range producing the world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee, with misty peaks, hiking trails, and stunning Caribbean sunrise views.

20 km · about 25 min drive

museum

Bob Marley Museum, Kingston

The former home and recording studio of reggae legend Bob Marley, preserved as a museum celebrating his life, music, and cultural impact.

29 km · about 35 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Yallahs.

Easington

🇯🇲 Jamaica

6 km awayPop. 2,634

Trinity Ville

🇯🇲 Jamaica

11 km awayPop. 2,895

Seaforth

🇯🇲 Jamaica

13 km awayPop. 4,550

Morant Bay

🇯🇲 Jamaica

16 km awayPop. 9,368

Tower Hill

🇯🇲 Jamaica

18 km awayPop. 12,184

Mavis Bank

🇯🇲 Jamaica

20 km awayPop. 1,821

Bath

🇯🇲 Jamaica

24 km awayPop. 2,382

Gordon Town

🇯🇲 Jamaica

24 km awayPop. 1,088

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