Yallahs, a town on the southeastern coast of Jamaica in the parish of St Thomas, is home to approximately 10,000 residents.

The city, which was documented as “Yealoth” in a 1662 census, may have derived its name from Captain Yallahs, a privateer from 1671, or vice versa.

As one of the main towns in St Thomas, Yallahs transforms from a bustling urban center during the day to a relaxed yet vibrant scene at night, with streets lined with pan-chicken stalls and small pubs filled with patrons enjoying reggae music.

The city, which hosts a variety of Christian denominations, also contributes to the mining industry through gravel extraction along the Yallahs River bank.

It is made up of a collaboration of districts, communities and villages surrounding the Yallahs River Basin including: This Jamaican location article is a stub.