Braeton
in Braeton of Saint Catherine, Jamaica

Noteable things around
  • Hope Zoo (zoo, (12 mi)
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
17.950 and -76.905 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 17° 56' 59" and W -76° 54' 18"
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: 11:43 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: America/Jamaica
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:42 am and 6:27 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: 2024-04-27 08:23:39

Delve into Braeton

Braeton in Braeton (Saint Catherine) is a town located in Jamaica a little south-west of Kingston, the country's capital town.

Time in Braeton is now 11:43 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Braeton, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Tinson Pen Airport in a distance of 6 mi (or 10 km), North-East. 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: Spanish Town, Kingston, Half Way Tree, May Pen and Port Maria. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 33°C / 92 °F

Morning Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 48%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (2 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 13% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

30°C (85 °F)
24°C (75 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
25°C (76 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Altamont Court Hotel

Address
3,4 mi
1-5 Altamont Terrace
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Jamaica Timothy Houska Ministries

Published: March 07, 2011
Length: 47:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Beeman Production

For more information on Timothy Houska Ministries visit www.upperroompwc.org.


Pastor Gino Jennings Truth of God Broadcast 893-894 Portmore Jamaica W.I.

Published: September 23, 2012
Length: 07:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: First Church

Recorded at Portmore Heart Academy In Portmore Jamaica W.I. 5-7-11 Saturday.


Pastor Gino Jennings Truth of God Broadcast 895-896 Portmore Jamaica W.I.

Published: September 22, 2012
Length: 17:01 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: First Church

Recorded at Portmore Heart Academy In Portmore Jamaica W.I. 5-8-11 Sunday Noon.


Portmore Missionary Church Sunday School

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 20:17 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: PortmoreMissionary Youthfellowship

Sunday School Superintendent Mrs. Norene Roomes message about our Sunday school.


Mini R1 at Stone's Jerk Center in Portmore, Jamaica: Burnout 1

Published: March 22, 2011
Length: 20:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JamaicaBiofuels

Some 360 degree burnouts, donuts, and standstills on Ash Wednesday, 2011. Builder/Modder: Bionic (Gammon) Shift: Bad Chiney.


WataWarz May 4th Clip 5 {Drastik Takeover}

Published: August 16, 2014
Length: 55:31 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Janga BadPplEnt

Portmore WataWarz - Hottest Water Party Series in Portmore (Hosted by Sj Nerro, #BadTeam & Naked Kiss Ent)


WataWarz May 4th Clip 3

Published: August 03, 2014
Length: 15:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Janga BadPplEnt

Portmore WataWarz - Hottest Water Party Series in Portmore (Hosted by Sj Nerro, #BadTeam & Naked Kiss Ent)


Goal of the Season

Published: March 25, 2015
Length: 39:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Andru-lee Cassanova

Andru-Lee Cassanova scored an insane goal in the finals of the Portmore U13 league and was voted Goal of the Season by fans after the competition.


YEPP: Fundraiser - May 30th 2014 [Advertisement]

Published: May 23, 2014
Length: 28:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: YEPP

YEPP - Youth Expression Plus Productions Limited YEPP: Fundraiser - Advertisement Date: May 30th 2014 Location: Lions Civic Center, Edgewater Round a Bout, Portmore Featuring: Drama, Dancing.


PMPS Dance Group

Published: July 31, 2010
Length: 48:26 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: pmcradio

Emancipation Lecture Dance from Portmore Missionary Prep. School.


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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.

Green Bay massacre

The Green Bay Massacre was a covert operation carried out by special forces of the Jamaican Government on 5 January 1978, in which 5 Jamaica Labour Party supporters were shot dead. The operation entailed the luring of the men into an ambush at the Green Bay Firing Range by members of the Military Intelligence Unit which was and still is a covert operational wing of the Jamaica Defence Force.

Located at 17.9403, -76.878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
History of Jamaica, Organized crime conflicts, Yardies, Crime in Jamaica, Conflicts in 1978, Massacres in Jamaica

Ferdi Neita Sports Complex

Ferdi Neita Sports Complex (sometimes Feride) is a multi-use stadium in Portmore, Jamaica. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Portmore United F.C.. The stadium holds 3,000 people.

Located at 17.9527, -76.9028 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Jamaica

Ascot High School

Ascot High School is a coeducational secondary school for 11- to 18-year-olds in Portmore, St Catherine, Jamaica. It admits students who pass the Grade Six Achievement test (GSAT). The school shares a site with Ascot Primary School, Ascot Basic School and a large, multi-purpose sports field used by all three schools.

Located at 17.9512, -76.9124 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Schools in Jamaica, Educational institutions established in 1997, Saint Catherine Parish

Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre

Tamarind Farm Correctional Centre has accommodated over 275 male inmates on occasions. It is operated by the Department of Correctional Services for the Ministry of National Security.

Located at 17.9806, -76.9476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Prisons in Jamaica

Caymanas Park

Caymanas Park is Jamaica's only race track. It is mentioned in the Pioneer's song Longshot Kick The Bucket, which was covered by The Specials, in the line "What a weeping and a wailing down at Caymanas Park."

Located at 17.9897, -76.8751 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Year of establishment missing, Horse racing venues in Jamaica

Invasion of Jamaica (1655)

The Invasion of Jamaica was an amphibious expedition conducted by the English in the Caribbean in 1655 that resulted in the capture of the island from Spain. Jamaica's capture was the cassus belli that resulted in actual war between England and Spain in 1655.

Located at 17.9551, -76.8676 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1655, Battles involving England, Battles involving Spain, History of Jamaica, 1655 in England, 1655 in Spain, Colony of Santiago (Jamaica), Battles in Jamaica, 1655 in Jamaica

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