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Chapelton, Jamaica

Clarendon · Jamaica

Chapelton is a small town in Clarendon, Jamaica with a population of 4,514. Elevation: 889 ft (271 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

4,514 Population 8/sq mi density
889 ft Elevation 271 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
60.6 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Chapelton

Chapelton is a market town in Clarendon Parish, Jamaica and the former parish capital.

People

Population4,514
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain60.6 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Population4,514
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Coordinates18.0833°, -77.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceClarendon
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation60.6 inches (1,540 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Chapelton

Chapelton is a small town in Jamaica (Clarendon) with a population of 4,514. The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet (271 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.6 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Chapelton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Jamaica avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates18.0833°N, 77.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.6"
60% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.59"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 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 74 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 32 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 149 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 72 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 84 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 78 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 54 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 89 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 66 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 124 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 70 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 75 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 99 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 72 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 53 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 67 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 70 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 47 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 52 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 65 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 69 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 257 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 73 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 216 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 285 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 219 km
2007 Dean Category 4 86 km
2005 Emily Category 5 203 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 115 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 76 km
2004 Charley Category 1 117 km
2002 Lili Category 1 298 km
2001 Iris Category 1 92 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 272 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 290 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 35 km
1980 Allen Category 4 79 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 1,000 127 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 3.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
June 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 10.6 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in

Chapelton has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Chapelton

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Park Hall Primary
Saint Robert Bellarmine Basic School
Saint Robert Bellarmine Preparatory School
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Radio Stations near Chapelton

20 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
Suncity 104.9 FM dancehall, hiphop MP3
TBC Radio 88.5 FM religious, talk MP3
Fyah105 FM MP3 192 kbps
KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston espn, sport OGG
Fame 95 FM adult contemporary, hiphop MP3
Kool 97 FM alternative, pop MP3
Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports various MP3
Nationwide Radio 90 FM various AAC
NCU 91.1 FM various MP3
UnityXM dancehall, reggae MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Chapelton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bob Marley Mausoleum

Libraries in Chapelton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Manchester Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Chapelton

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

Train Stations in Chapelton

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Suttons Railway Station (1900)

Airports Near Chapelton

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium 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 Chapelton

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church
St. Pauls Anglican Church (1666)

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica
Elevation
715 m (2,346 ft)

🇯🇲 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 Chapelton

What is the population of Chapelton?

Chapelton has a population of 4,514 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 562.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Chapelton?

Chapelton 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 76°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.6 inches.

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