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Linstead, Jamaica
Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica
Linstead is a small city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 20,660. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Linstead
Linstead is a town in the parish of St. Catherine, Jamaica, in the West Indies. In 2011 its population was 15,231. It is located 12 miles (19 km) NNW of Spanish Town.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,660 |
| Population Density | 45 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1368°, -77.0317° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Catherine Parish |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.0 inches (1,474 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Linstead
Linstead is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 20,660. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 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 Linstead
Linstead 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 | 74.9°F |
| 39% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 461.7 sq mi (1,195.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1368°N, 77.0317°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 | 103 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 51 km |
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 |
Linstead 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").
Colleges & Universities in Linstead
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEART NSTA Beechamville Vocational Training Center | College | - | Visit → |
| Moneague College | College | - | , |
| Port Maria Heart Training Centre | College | - | Visit → |
Schools in Linstead
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Victoria Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Time and Patience Primary | - | - | - | - |
| time and patience basic school | - | - | - | - |
| Trinity Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Linstead Primary and Jr. High School | - | - | - | - |
| Johnson's Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Rosemount Primary and Junior High | - | - | - | - |
| Charlemont High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Linstead
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 Linstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Marley Mausoleum | ||||
| 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 Linstead
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Walk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Portmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Jamaica | 0.0 | |||||
| Port Maria Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spanish Town Parish Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Linstead
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Linstead
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Linstead
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Linstead
6 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Linstead
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Linstead
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Linstead
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Linstead
5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Linstead
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Linstead
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Linstead
17 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 |
| Lionel Densham Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Nain Airstrip | - | 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 Linstead
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Jamaica Post |
Treatment Centers in Linstead
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 Linstead
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Church of God of Prophecy | |
| Holy Trinity | |
| Linstead Baptist Church | |
| Saint Helen Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Jamaica
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Linstead?
Linstead has a population of 20,660 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 461.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Linstead?
Linstead 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.