The Mocho Mountains are a mountain range in south-central Jamaica.[1] It has been described as the "geographical center of Jamaica."[2]
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Whitney Estate, 1820 The Mocho Mountains are in the background | |
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| Coordinates | 18°03′N 77°21′W |
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| Country | Jamaica |
| Region | South central |
The area was historically a site for bauxite mining, which led to deforestation in the area.[3]
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