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Bog Walk, Jamaica

Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica

Bog Walk is a small city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 12,873. Elevation: 282 ft (86 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

12,873 Population 43/sq mi density
282 ft Elevation 86 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Bog Walk

Bog Walk is a town in the parish of Saint Catherine, Jamaica.

People

Population12,873
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Population12,873
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Coordinates18.1021°, -77.0054°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Catherine Parish
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,474 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bog Walk

Bog Walk is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 12,873. The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet (86 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Bog Walk

Bog Walk has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 860 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 17.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 15.9
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31° 22.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.5° 28.0
May 28.5°C / 83°F 25° / 32° 111.6
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 60.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33.2° 59.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33° 108.7
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33° 154.7
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 152.2
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 31.9° 88.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 40.2
Bog Walk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 282 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Jamaica avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation282 ft (86 m)
Area302.9 sq mi (784.5 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates18.1021°N, 77.0054°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

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 48 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 52 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 133 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 99 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 58 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 27 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 51 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 108 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 38 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 116 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 43 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 126 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 49 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 45 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 81 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 42 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 41 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 26 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 107 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 78 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 85 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 281 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 284 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 48 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 192 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 299 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 244 km
2007 Dean Category 4 90 km
2005 Emily Category 5 217 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 99 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 79 km
2004 Charley Category 1 133 km
2001 Iris Category 1 89 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 286 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 25 km
1980 Allen Category 4 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1907 JAMAICA Earthquake 2.5 m 1,000 103 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
June 76°F (25°C) 5.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
October 76°F (24°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in

Bog Walk has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Bog Walk

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bog Walk High School
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Radio Stations near Bog Walk

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Alpha Boys School Radio jazz, reggae MP3 128 kbps
Radio Jamaica 94FM news, talk MP3
Zip FM 103 FM alternative, dance MP3
ghetto vibes radio classic soul, dancehall MP3 128 kbps
Jamaica Dancehall Radio dance, dancehall MP3 192 kbps
Roots 96.1 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Radio Jamaica 94 FM caribbean music, local music MP3
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
The Edge 105 FM MP3 192 kbps
Fame 95 FM Jamaica MP3
Fyah105 FM MP3 192 kbps
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports various MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Bog Walk

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley museum
Bob Marley museum
Liberty Hall, Marcus Garvey Museum
Liberty Hall, Marcus Garvey Museum
Money Museum
Money Museum
National Galery of Jamaica
National Galery of Jamaica
National Gallery of Jamaica
National Gallery of Jamaica
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
Natural History Museum of Jamaica
People's Museum of Craft & Technology
Peter tosh museum
Peter tosh museum
Scott's Hall Maroon Museum
Taino Hut (1965)
Trench Town Culture Yard Museum
Trench Town Culture Yard Museum
White Marl Taino Midden and Museum

Libraries in Bog Walk

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annotto By Library0.0
Bog Walk Library0.0
Greater Portmore Library0.0
Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library0.0
National Library of Jamaica0.0
Spanish Town Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bog Walk

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ackee Village
Coronation Market
Cross Roads Market
Jubilee Market
Linstead Market
Mid Town Farmer's Market
Old Harbour Market
Old Harbour Market
Old Harbour Market
Oxford Mall
Red Rose Market
Redemption Ground Arcade
Sampars
Sampars
Sampars
Spanish Town Market
Spanish Town Market

Restaurants in Bog Walk

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Byway Pub & Restaurant
Highway Double Cook Shop
Pastries & Restaurant
Restaurant & Jerk Centre

Clinics in Bog Walk

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bog walk Health Center
Ewarton health center

Train Stations in Bog Walk

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Old Bog Walk Railway Station

Gas Stations in Bog Walk

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jampet Gas Station;R&D Farm Store
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Breweries in Bog Walk

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Razz Breweries
Red Stripe
Red Stripe
Red Stripe

Stadiums & Teams in Bog Walk

TeamLeagueDivision
National Stadium
Sabina Park

Airports Near Bog Walk

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Eastern Banana Estates AirstripSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Lionel Densham AerodromeSmall 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

Post Offices in Bog Walk

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bog Walk Post Office

Treatment Centers in Bog Walk

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Downtown Medical Centre
Downtown Medical Centre
Duhaney Park Health Center
Duhaney Park Health Center
Heart Trust NTA
Heart Trust NTA
Medical Centre
Portmore Hospital Complex

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bog Walk

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethel Baptist Church
St. John's Anglican 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bog Walk

What is the population of Bog Walk?

Bog Walk has a population of 12,873 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 302.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bog Walk?

Bog Walk has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches.

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