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Lacovia, Jamaica

St. Elizabeth · Jamaica

Lacovia is a small town in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica with a population of 3,187. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,187 Population 7/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
67.8 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Lacovia

Lacovia

Lacovia is a town in St Elizabeth, Jamaica, located on the Black River between the Upper Morass and the Lower Morass.

People

Population3,187
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain67.8 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,187
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates18.0936°, -77.7690°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSt. Elizabeth
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation67.8 inches (1,723 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lacovia

Lacovia is a small town in Jamaica (St. Elizabeth) with a population of 3,187. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Lacovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Jamaica avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.0936°N, 77.7690°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
79% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 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 M5.5 126 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 42 km
Oct 9, 1996 90 km SW of Niquero, Cuba M4.7 147 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 26 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 136 km
Apr 14, 1993 75 km SSW of Negril, Jamaica M4.5 111 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 131 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 107 km
Aug 31, 2011 63 km SW of Negril, Jamaica M4.4 103 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 118 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 39 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 123 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 123 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 128 km
Dec 21, 2013 6 km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica M4.1 47 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 122 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 5 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 118 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 30 km
May 29, 1992 77 km SSW of Niquero, Cuba M3.9 144 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 24 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 65 km
2024 Rafael Category 1 209 km
2020 Delta Category 1 272 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 121 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 266 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 258 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 170 km
2007 Dean Category 4 66 km
2005 Emily Category 5 184 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 152 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 70 km
2004 Charley Category 1 85 km
2002 Lili Category 1 255 km
2001 Iris Category 1 81 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 249 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 262 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 18 km
1980 Allen Category 4 114 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 3,000 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 2.6 in

Lacovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.1").

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Radio Stations near Lacovia

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay blues, discovery bay MP3 320 kbps
Mello Radio 88 FM dancehall, reggae AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Lacovia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Flagstaff Heritage Center
German Town Imigration Museum
Maidstone
Natural History Museum
Natural History Museum

Farmers Markets in Lacovia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Black River Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Lacovia

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ruby's Bar and Jerk Centre

Monuments in Lacovia

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lacovia Tombstones

Zoos in Lacovia

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jamaica Zoo

Gas Stations in Lacovia

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garfield Lyn Texaco Gas Station
Total Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in Lacovia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lacovia

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sangster International AirportMBJLarge 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
Negril AirportNEGSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lacovia

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Lacovia Post office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lacovia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lacovia New Testament Church of God

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 Lacovia

What is the population of Lacovia?

Lacovia has a population of 3,187 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 454.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lacovia?

Lacovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.

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