Rio Minho
The Rio Minho is the longest river in Jamaica at 92.8 kilometres (57.7 mi).[1] It rises close to the island's geographic centre, flows generally south-southwest and reaches the Caribbean Sea at Carlisle Bay in the central south coast, to the west of the island's southernmost point, Portland Point.[2]
| Rio Minho | |
|---|---|
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| Location | |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Dry Harbour Mountains which form part of Cockpit Country of Jamaica |
| Mouth | |
• location | Portland Point in Clarendon |
| Length | 92.8 km (57.7 mi) |
| Basin size | 1,700 km2 (660 sq mi) |
The town of May Pen, Clarendon lies on the banks of the river.
References
- Jamaica National Heritage Trust – Black River
- "Rio Minho". Arc GIS. Retrieved June 22, 2021.
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