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Half Way Tree, Jamaica
Saint Andrew Parish · Jamaica
Half Way Tree is a small city in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica with a population of 18,552. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Half Way Tree
Half Way Tree is a neighbourhood in the city of Kingston, Jamaica. It is the parish capital of St. Andrew.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,552 |
| Population Density | 95 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0125°, -76.7993° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Andrew Parish |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.6 inches (1,819 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Half Way Tree
Half Way Tree is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 18,552. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.6 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Half Way Tree
Half Way Tree 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Area | 194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0125°N, 76.7993°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 94 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 26 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in |
Half Way Tree has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Half Way Tree
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Andrew High School for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Childhood Catholic High School | - | - | - | - |
| Rousseau Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Smart Kids Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dunrobin Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dunrobin Prep School | - | - | - | - |
| Merl Grove High School | - | - | - | - |
| Vector Technology Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Childhood Catholic Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| School of Excellence | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of the Angels Preparatory | - | - | - | - |
| Calabar High School | - | - | - | - |
| Quality Academics | - | - | - | - |
| New Day Primary & Junior High | - | - | - | - |
| Lanaman's Preparatory | - | - | - | - |
| St. Andrew High for Girls | - | - | - | - |
| Saint Andrew Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Half Way Tree
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 | |
| The Edge 105 FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fame 95 FM Jamaica | - | MP3 | |
| KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston | espn, sport | OGG | |
| Fyah105 FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Mellow FM | various | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Stylz FM | love, reggae | 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 Half Way Tree
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard | ||||
| 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 Half Way Tree
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Walk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buff Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Portmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Jamaica | 0.0 | |||||
| Science and Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spanish Town Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UWI Medical Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Half Way Tree
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackee Village | |||||
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Coronation Market | |||||
| Cross Roads Market | |||||
| Jubilee Market | |||||
| Linstead Market | |||||
| Mid Town Farmer's Market | |||||
| Oxford Mall | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Red Rose Market | |||||
| Redemption Ground Arcade | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Spanish Town Market | |||||
| Spanish Town Market |
Hotels in Half Way Tree
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Half Way Tree
32 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Half Way Tree
5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Half Way Tree
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Half Way Tree
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Half Way Tree
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Half Way Tree
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Half Way Tree
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Half Way Tree
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Half Way Tree
9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Half Way Tree
19 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Half Way Tree
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Half Way Tree
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Half Way Tree
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Half Way Tree
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | Large Airport |
| Ian Fleming International Airport | OCJ | Medium Airport |
| Ken Jones Airport | POT | Medium Airport |
| Tinson Pen Airport | KTP | Medium Airport |
| Braco Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ewarton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kirkvine Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Port Esquivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Seco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Silent Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tulloch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Half Way Tree
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Half Way Tree Post Office | |
| RTA BIZ SHIPPING & ENERGY SOLUTIONS |
Treatment Centers in Half Way Tree
8 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Half Way Tree
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Church | |
| assemblies of the born | |
| Bethany Gospel Hall | |
| Bethel Baptist Church | |
| Bethlehem Gospel Assembly | |
| Church Building | |
| church of god | |
| Church of the Foursquare Gospel | |
| Church of the United Missions | |
| Covenant City Church | |
| Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God | |
| Family Life Ministries | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Grace Reformed Baptist | |
| Holy Cross Catholic Church | |
| Hope Fellowship Church | |
| Jamaica Baptist Union Centre | |
| Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| St. Andrew Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Half Way Tree?
Half Way Tree has a population of 18,552 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 95 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Half Way Tree?
Half Way Tree has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.6 inches.