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Hastings, Barbados
Christ Church · Barbados
Hastings is a small town in Christ Church, Barbados with a population of 1,500. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Hastings
Hastings is a small village and beach resort in the parish of Christ Church, Barbados on the island's south-western coast. It has beautiful white sandy beaches and is often a location for surfing on the island. Barbados' longest boardwalk, Richard Haynes Boardwalk currently starts from here, and runs Eastward to the nearby community of Rockley. A Courtyard by Marriott hotel is located in Hastings.There is also a Hotel Indigo, on the beach in Hastings
People
Climate
| Population | 1,500 |
| Population Density | 100 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.0751°, -59.5969° |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
| Country | 🇧🇧 Barbados |
| State / Province | Christ Church |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.3 inches (1,607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hastings
Hastings is a small town in Barbados (Christ Church) with a population of 1,500. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.3 inches. The timezone is America/Barbados.
Climate in Hastings
Hastings has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.1°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1306 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Barbados avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0751°N, 59.5969°W |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere St. Vincent (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 174 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 178 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Hastings has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Hastings
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Wilson School | — | — | — | — |
| Arthur Smith Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lockerbie College | — | — | — | — |
| Bay Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Gabriel's School | — | — | — | — |
| Grayson Sealy (Garrison) Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Cyprians Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Pauls Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| The Ursuline Convent School | — | — | — | — |
| Unique High School | — | — | — | — |
| Wilkie Cumberbatch Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Pine Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ann Hill School | — | — | — | — |
| Parkinson Memorial Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Luther Thorne Memorial Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Lawrence Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Warrens Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Inspire Academy | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Hastings
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC 94.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HOTT 95.3FM | reggae | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| VOB 92.9 FM | various | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Bimshire 106.1 FM | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLAM 101.1 | hiphop, rap | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Unity FM 905 (LC) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Hastings
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington House | ||||
| Barbados Museum | ||||
| Barbados National Archives | ||||
| Caribbean Wax Museum | ||||
| Concorde Experience | ||||
| Folkestone Marine Park and Museum | ||||
| George Washington House | ||||
| Gun Hill Signal Station | ||||
| Main Guard House and Clock Tower | ||||
| Nidhe Israel Museum | ||||
| Old Fire Station | ||||
| Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum | ||||
| St. Nicholas Abbey | ||||
| Sunbury Plantation House | ||||
| The Cricket Legends of Barbados Inc. |
Libraries in Hastings
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eagle Hall Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holetown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oistins Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Six Roads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamarind Hall Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hastings
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Road Fish Fry Village | |||||
| Berinda Cox Fish Market | |||||
| Cheapside Outdoor Market | |||||
| Cheapside Public Market | |||||
| Eagle Hall Market | |||||
| Fairchild Street Market Village | |||||
| Haymans Market | |||||
| Marhill Public Market | |||||
| Millie Ifill Fish Market | |||||
| Paynes Bay Fish Market | |||||
| Pelican Village Craft Centre | |||||
| SIx Roads Market | |||||
| Speightstown Fish Market | |||||
| The Bridgetown Fisheries Complex |
Hotels in Hastings
29 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hastings
68 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Hastings
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Hastings
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hastings
12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Hastings
5 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Hastings
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hastings
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hastings
15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hastings
17 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Hastings
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Hastings
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Hastings
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Breweries |
Stadiums & Teams in Hastings
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Hastings
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Grantley Adams International Airport | BGI | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Hastings
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Brittons Hill Post Office | |
| Worthing Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hastings
24 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Baptist Church | |
| Britton's Hill Wesleyan Holiness Church | |
| Brittons Hill Church of God | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Collymore Rock Church of the Nazarene | |
| Covenant Reformed Baptist Church of Barbados | |
| Dalkeith Methodist Church | |
| Dayrells Road Gospel Hall | |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | |
| Grace Bible Church | |
| Hawthorn Memorial Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Mapp Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Masjib Ibn-Umar | |
| Pinelands SDA Church | |
| Restoration Ministries Church | |
| Sealey Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Church | |
| St Barnabas Anglican Church | |
| St Lawrence Anglican Church | |
| St Matthias Anglican Church |
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What is the population of Hastings?
Hastings has a population of 1,500 residents and is located in Barbados. The population density is 100 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hastings?
Hastings has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.3 inches.