Every destination offers its unique charm and story when it comes to travel, and sometimes, the simplest of letters can lead to the most exciting adventures. The letter “J” is home to an impressive array of places across the globe, each with its rich history, culture, and allure. From the bustling streets of Jacksonville in Florida to the serene landscapes of Jökulsárlón in Iceland, the world is full of fascinating destinations that start with this versatile letter.
In this post, we’ve curated a list of 200 places starting with the letter “J”—spanning continents and countries—from Jammu in India to Jerusalem in Israel. Whether you’re an avid traveler looking for new places to explore, a geography enthusiast, or just someone who loves discovering unique destinations, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this comprehensive list.
Join us on a journey worldwide to uncover the diversity of locations that start with “J”—each one waiting to be discovered!
Places that start with J in the United States
- Jacksonville (Florida)
- Juneau (Alaska)
- Jersey City (New Jersey)
- Jackson (Mississippi)
- Joliet (Illinois)
- Jackson Hole (Wyoming)
- Jefferson City (Missouri)
- Johnson City (Tennessee)
- Joplin (Missouri)
- Jamestown (Virginia)
- Jupiter (Florida)
- Jacksonville Beach (Florida)
- Jackson (Tennessee)
- Joshua Tree (California)
- Junction City (Kansas)
- Jonesboro (Arkansas)
- Jeffersonville (Indiana)
- Jasper (Alabama)
- Jamestown (New York)
- Jenks (Oklahoma)
- Jersey Shore (Pennsylvania)
- Jonesville (North Carolina)
- Johnson City (New York)
- Jamestown (North Dakota)
- Jackson (Wyoming)
- Jacksonville (North Carolina)
- Jasper (Indiana)
- Johnson City (Kansas)
- Jasper (Texas)
- Jamestown (North Carolina)
- Jefferson (Texas)
- Jackson Center (Ohio)
- Jacksonville (Oregon)
- Jackson Heights (New York)
- June Lake (California)
- Jonesborough (Tennessee)
- Jasper (Georgia)
- Jamestown (Kentucky)
- Jennings (Louisiana)
- Jefferson (Georgia)
- Jordan Valley (Oregon)
- Jacksonport (Wisconsin)
- Jamestown (Colorado)
- Junction City (Oregon)
- Java (South Dakota)
- Jud (North Dakota)
- Jennings Lodge (Oregon)
- Jefferson (Iowa)
- Juniper Canyon (Arizona)
- Joshua (Texas)
Places that start with J in the United Kingdom
- Jarrow (England)
- Johnstone (Scotland)
- Jedburgh (Scotland)
- Jesmond (England)
- Jevington (England)
- John O’Groats (Scotland)
Places that start with J in India
- Jaipur (Rajasthan)
- Jodhpur (Rajasthan)
- Jamshedpur (Jharkhand)
- Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh)
- Jalandhar (Punjab)
- Jalgaon (Maharashtra)
- Jalna (Maharashtra)
- Junagadh (Gujarat)
- Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh)
- Jamnagar (Gujarat)
- Jorhat (Assam)
- Jalpaiguri (West Bengal)
- Jhalawar (Rajasthan)
- Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan)
- Jamui (Bihar)
Places that start with J in Australia
- Jamestown (South Australia)
- Jindabyne (New South Wales)
- Jurien Bay (Western Australia)
- Jervis Bay (New South Wales)
- Junee (New South Wales)
- Julia Creek (Queensland)
- Jimbour (Queensland)
- Jingellic (New South Wales)
- Jamberoo (New South Wales)
- Jericho (Queensland)
Places that start with J in Canada
- Jasper (Alberta)
- Joliette (Quebec)
- Jonquière (Quebec)
- Juneau Bay (British Columbia)
- Jordan (Ontario)
- Jumping Pound (Alberta)
Places that start with J in South Africa
- Johannesburg
- Jeffrey’s Bay
- Jansenville
Places that start with J in China
- Jingzhou (Hubei)
- Jinan (Shandong)
- Ji’an (Jiangxi)
- Jiaxing (Zhejiang)
- Jinhua (Zhejiang)
- Jiayuguan (Gansu)
- Jingdezhen (Jiangxi)
- Jiaozuo (Henan)
- Jinghong (Yunnan)
- Jilin City (Jilin Province)
Places that start with J in Mexico
- Jalapa (Xalapa) (Veracruz)
- Jocotepec (Jalisco)
- Jiquilpan (Michoacán)
- Juchitán (Oaxaca)
- Jesús María (Aguascalientes)
Places that start with J in Japan
- Joso (Ibaraki)
- Jōetsu (Niigata)
- Jōyō (Kyoto Prefecture)
- Japan City (Okayama)
Places that start with J in Germany
- Jena
- Jülich
- Jessen (Saxony-Anhalt)
- Jüterbog (Brandenburg)
Places that start with J in Italy
- Jesolo
- Jesi
- Joppolo
Places that start with J in France
- Juan-les-Pins
- Jouy-en-Josas
- Jouarre (Île-de-France)
- Jonzac (Nouvelle-Aquitaine)
- Joigny (Bourgogne-Franche-Comté)
Other Countries
- Jerusalem (Israel/Palestine)
- Jericho (Israel/Palestine)
- Jinja (Uganda)
- Johor Bahru (Malaysia)
- Jakarta (Indonesia)
- Jessore (Bangladesh)
- Jaffna (Sri Lanka)
- Jolo (Philippines)
- Joinville (Brazil)
- Jacó (Costa Rica)
- Jipijapa (Ecuador)
- Jimma (Ethiopia)
- Juchitán (Nicaragua)
- Jocotenango (Guatemala)
- Jacmel (Haiti)
- Jambyl (Kazakhstan)
- Juticalpa (Honduras)
- Jerez de la Frontera (Spain)
- Jaén (Spain)
- Jardín (Colombia)
- Jinju (South Korea)
- Jeju (South Korea)
- Jeseník (Czech Republic)
- Jõhvi (Estonia)
- Jönköping (Sweden)
- Jakobstad (Finland)
- Jelling (Denmark)
- Jászberény (Hungary)
- Jwaneng (Botswana)
- Juan Griego (Venezuela)
- Jorochito (Bolivia)
- Jaén (Peru)
- Jaque (Panama)
- Jonava (Lithuania)
- Jomsom (Nepal)
- Julfa (Azerbaijan)
Places that start with J New Zealand
- Johnsonville (Wellington)
- Jackson Bay (South Island)
- Jericho (Canterbury)
- Jerusalem (North Island)
Places that start with J Poland
- Jastarnia
- Jasło
- Jelenia Góra
Places that start with J Portugal
- Jerumelo
- Juncal
Places that start with J Russia
- Jaroslavl
- Juhnov (Kaluga Oblast)
- Jamburg
- Jergul
Places that start with J Argentina
- Junín (Buenos Aires Province)
- Junín de los Andes (Neuquén Province)
- Joaquín V. González
Places that start with J Spain
- Jumilla (Murcia)
- Jaca (Aragon)
- Jaén (Andalusia)
- Jerez de la Frontera (Andalusia)
Places that start with J South Korea
- Jincheon
- Jeonju
Places that start with J Indonesia
- Jambi (Sumatra)
- Jepara (Central Java)
- Jayapura (Papua)
Places that start with J Sri Lanka
- Jayanthipura
Places that start with J Bangladesh
- Jhenaidah
- Joypurhat
Places that start with J Brazil
- Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais)
- Ji-Paraná (Rondônia)
Places that start with J Honduras
- Jesús de Otoro
Places that start with J Philippines
- Janiuay (Iloilo)
Places that start with J Venezuela
- Judibana
- Juan Griego
Places that start with J Tanzania
- Jangwani
Places that start with J Vietnam
- Jiao District
Places that start with J Namibia
- Jakkalsputz
Places that start with J Botswana
- Jwaneng
Places that start with J Lithuania
- Jonava
Places that start with J Nepal
- Jiri
Places that start with J Kazakhstan
- Jetygara
Places that start with J Ethiopia
- Jijiga
Places that start with J Iceland
- Jökulsárlón
