Sign In Register

Alligator Pond, Jamaica

Manchester · Jamaica

Alligator Pond is a small town in Manchester, Jamaica with a population of 1,793. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,793 Population 4/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

Discover Alligator Pond, Jamaica

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Alligator Pond

Alligator Pond

Alligator Pond is a fishing village on the southwestern coast of Jamaica in the parish of Manchester.

People

Population1,793
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,793
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates17.8693°, -77.5677°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceManchester
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alligator Pond

Alligator Pond is a small town in Jamaica (Manchester) with a population of 1,793. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Alligator Pond has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above Jamaica avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates17.8693°N, 77.5677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.77"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 105 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 51 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 37 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 113 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 124 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 112 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 91 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 119 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 102 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 55 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 104 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 110 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 77 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 107 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 37 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 106 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 106 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 62 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 86 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 46 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 42 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 240 km
2020 Delta Category 1 276 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 94 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 238 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 290 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 201 km
2007 Dean Category 4 48 km
2005 Emily Category 5 170 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 154 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 52 km
2004 Charley Category 1 77 km
2002 Lili Category 1 288 km
2001 Iris Category 1 69 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 235 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 252 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 26 km
1980 Allen Category 4 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.5 in
June 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.8 in
October 76°F (25°C) 11.8 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in
December 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in

Alligator Pond has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and February the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →

Schools in Alligator Pond

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Joseph Basic School
View full schools details →

Radio Stations near Alligator Pond

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
baddajam MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Alligator Pond

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maidstone
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum

Libraries in Alligator Pond

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manchester Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alligator Pond

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Absolute Wholesale & Meat Mart
Dormac's
Mandeville Market
Trading Place Ltd.

Hotels in Alligator Pond

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beach Resort

Restaurants in Alligator Pond

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Little Ochie Seafood
Oswald Seafod Restaurant & Bar
Sea Rive

Stadiums & Teams in Alligator Pond

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alligator Pond

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Lionel Densham AerodromeSmall Airport
Mafoota AirstripSmall Airport
Moneague Training Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Nain AirstripSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alligator Pond

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 About Jamaica

Capital Kingston
Population 2,934,855
Area 10,991 km²
GDP (USD) $21,418,804,320
GDP per capita $7,542
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency JMD (Dollar)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code +1
TLD .jm
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Jamaica

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 23 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 16 National Heroes Day National Heroes Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Alligator Pond.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Alligator Pond

What is the population of Alligator Pond?

Alligator Pond has a population of 1,793 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 454.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alligator Pond?

Alligator Pond has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Alligator Pond with another city: