Manchioneal, Jamaica

Manchioneal is a settlement in Jamaica. It has a population of 2,292 as of 2009.[1] It is located towards the eastern end in Portland Parish. The town got its name from the Manchioneel tree, a plant located exclusively along the coastline in the community. The major sources of income for residents are fishing and farming. The community has a bay (curve indentation of the coast) known as Manchioneal Bay, where fishing boats can be seen anchored along the shore. The community includes an all-age school, a post office, a police station and several churches. Major attractions in close proximity include Reach Falls and other nearby beaches. Notable Jamaicans born in Manchioneal include Philip Manderson Sherlock (1902-2000) ([2] and Father Hugh Braham Sherlock (1905-1998) [3]

Manchioneal
Location of Manchioneal in Jamaica

References
  1. "Jamaica: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Archived from the original on 5 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2009.
  2. "Caribbean Elections Biography | Sir Philip Sherlock".
  3. "Jamaica Observer Limited".


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