Roscommon
in Charles Town of Saint Mary, Jamaica

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
18.400 and -77.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 18° 23' 59" and W -77° 3' 0"
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: 03:19 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Jamaica
UTC/GMT offset: -5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:04 am and 6:21 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: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Roscommon

Roscommon in Charles Town (Saint Mary) is located in Jamaica about 33 mi (or 52 km) north-west of Kingston, the country's capital.

Local time in Roscommon is now 03:19 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Jamaica with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Roscommon, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Jamaica is Boscobel Aerodrome in a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. The closest heritage site is Desembarco del Granma National Park in Cuba at a distance of 112 mi (or 180 km). If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Saint Ann's Bay, Port Maria, Spanish Town, Mocho and Half Way Tree. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 21°C / 69 °F
Evening Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Night Temperature 25°C / 77 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 60%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Thursday, 28th of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
25°C (78 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Friday, 29th of March 2024

26°C (78 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

27°C (80 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Tryall Club

Address
2,0 mi
SANDY BAY MAIN ROAD
00000 Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JAMAICA INN

Address
2,1 mi
NO STREET ADDRESS P.O. BOX 1
Ocho Rios
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Strawberry Hill

Address
2,0 mi
ISLAND OUTPOST IRISH TOWN
00000 St. Ann's Bay
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Meliá Braco Village

Address
2,0 mi
Rio Bueno P O, Trelwany, Jamaica, WI
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Half Moon

Address
2,0 mi
Rosehall Main Road
Jamaika
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jewel Dunn*s River Resort - Spa Ocho Rios Curio

Address
3,1 mi
Mammee Bay
x Ocho Rios
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Hermosa Cove Villa Resort and Suites

Address
3,0 mi
Hermosa Street, Pineapple
Ocho Rios
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


The Suites Ocho Rios

Address
2,9 mi
Main Street Pineapple
Ocho Rios
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Whispering Seas

Address
1,6 mi
Tower Isle
0000 Tower Isle
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Riu Ocho Rios

Address
3,4 mi
PO Box 4442 Mammee Bay St. Ann
9999 Ocho Rios
Jamaica

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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

Couples Sans Souci Resort, Ocho Rios, Jamaica (video tour)

Published: September 09, 2012
Length: 27:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Tim Rollins

http://tinytimblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/couples-sans-souci-resort-2012.html.


I-TAL Rastaraunt in Ocho Rios -a Making-of I-Tal in Jamaica

Published: September 06, 2012
Length: 15:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Nicoletta Fagiolo

I-Tal food is derived from the word "vital", namely natural, pure and clean food. Taste for I-Tal has developed alongside Rastafarian engagement with the valorization of traditional knowledge...


Our room at Sandals Grande Riviera, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

Published: May 27, 2012
Length: 36:51 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Melissa Sutton

We arrived at Sandals Grande Riviera on May 17th, 2012. This is our first look at our amazing Ocean's Edge Penthouse Honeymoon Concierge Room. Amazing bed, lovely bath, expansive mini-bar and ...


Reeds & Travel Agent Groups Sail at #Sandals Grande Riviera Ocho Rios

Published: November 23, 2012
Length: 41:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: KenAndCynthya Reed-Surge 365

Had to wade for a few feet because Hurricane Sandy took out a couple of piers being reconstructed at the time. But that never stopped the fun at Sandals Grande Riviera Ocho Rios FAM trip with...


Family Day Trip to Jamaica - Blue Hole, Ocho Rios and Silver Sands Beach

Published: May 27, 2014
Length: 32:43 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: FamilyLifeandTravel

Headed to Jamaica? Check out some of our family life and travel highlights!


The 2012 TBM Journey to Jamaica

Published: February 01, 2012
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Air Journey

A TBM 850 landing on Runway 09 at the new Boscobel airport in Ochos Rios Jamaica, pay attention to the terrain elevation in final.


Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Helicopter ride over the beautiful city and Carnival

Published: February 29, 2012
Length: 43:56 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Eddie Wong


Sony Handycam HDR-CX 360V

Published: April 25, 2011
Length: 15:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Phillip Doyal

Recording with a Sony Handycam HDR-CX 360V while on vacation in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Great HD video quality from camcorder.


River Tubing in Jamaica

Published: January 23, 2013
Length: 09:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Rick Henderson

Our excursion in Ocho Rios, Jamaica consisted of a canopy tour with zipline and tree traverse, and a three and a half mile river tube ride down the White River (so named, we were told by our...


2011 - July - Jamaica DreamTrip

Published: August 06, 2011
Length: 23:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pam Rochelle

RIU - Ocho Rios, Jamaica - Mega DreamTrip!


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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.

Haddersfield, Jamaica

Haddersfield, also known as Huddersfield, is a small town located in the St Mary parish of Jamaica. It is located at 18°24' N, 77°1' W, close to the small town of 'Retreat' and the mouth of the 'Rio Nuevo', some 10 kilometres east of Ocho Rios. It lies at an altitude of 164 metres above sea level.

Located at 18.4, -77.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Jamaica

Rio Nuevo (Jamaica)

The Rio Nuevo (Jamaica) is a river of Jamaica.

Located at 18.4167, -77.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Jamaica

White River (Jamaica)

The White River (Jamaica) is a river of Jamaica.

Located at 18.4157, -77.0716 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Jamaica

Battle of Rio Nuevo (1658)

The battle of Rio Nuevo occurred over two days on the island of Jamaica between Spanish forces under Cristóbal Arnaldo Isasi and English forces under governor Edward D'Oyley. In the battle the invading Spanish were routed. It is the largest battle to be fought on Jamaica.

Located at 18.4112, -77.0142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Conflicts in 1658, Battles involving England, Battles involving Spain, Battles in Jamaica, 1658 in Jamaica


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Roscomman, Roscommon