Kingston, Jamaica
"New Kingston" redirects here. For the band, see New Kingston (band). Capital city in Surrey, Jamaica Kingston Capital city Kingston and St. Andrew Corporation (Greater Kingston) Motto(s): A city which hath foundations [1] Kingston Location of Kingston shown within Jamaica Coordinates: 17°58′17″N 76°47′35″W / 17.97139°N 76.79306°W / 17.97139; -76.79306 Coordinates: 17°58′17″N 76°47′35″W / 17.97139°N 76.79306°W / 17.97139; -76.79306 Country Jamaica County Surrey Parish Kingston St. Andrew Established 1692 Government • Mayor Delroy Williams [3] Area • Total 480 km 2 (190 sq mi) Elevation 9 m (30 ft) Population (2011) • Total 662,426 [2] • Density 1,380/km 2 (3,600/sq mi) Time zone UTC−5 (EST) Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and the Norman Manley International Airport to the res