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Lionel Town, Jamaica
Clarendon · Jamaica
Lionel Town is a small city in Clarendon, Jamaica with a population of 5,362. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Lionel Town
Lionel Town is a settlement in the Clarendon parish of Jamaica. It has a population of 5,416 as of 2009. Lionel Town has a Community Hospital. The town is named after the British colonial administrator General Sir Lionel Smith who was the island's governor at the time of emancipation in 1836.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,362 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.8101°, -77.2406° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Clarendon |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.2 inches (995 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lionel Town
Lionel Town is a small city in Jamaica (Clarendon) with a population of 5,362. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 562.7 sq mi (1,457.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8101°N, 77.2406°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 | 143 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 57 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 2.4 in |
Lionel Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (0.9").
Schools in Lionel Town
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Watsonton Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bustamante High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lionel Town
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Boys School Radio | jazz, reggae | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Jamaica 94FM | news, talk | MP3 | |
| baddajam | — | MP3 320 kbps | |
| 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 | |
| Suncity 104.9 FM | dancehall, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, hiphop | MP3 | |
| KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston | espn, sport | OGG | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| Fyah105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Omega KLAS Radio - God and Sports | various | MP3 | |
| Kool 97 FM | alternative, pop | MP3 | |
| Nationwide Radio 90 FM | various | AAC | |
| UnityXM | dancehall, reggae | MP3 192 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Lionel Town
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market |
Airports Near Lionel Town
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Manley International Airport | KIN | Large Airport |
| Sangster International Airport | MBJ | 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 |
| Ewarton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkvine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lionel Densham Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Mafoota Airstrip | — | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lionel Town
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church | |
| St Peter's Anglican Church (1715) |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Jamaica
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Lionel Town?
Lionel Town has a population of 5,362 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 562.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lionel Town?
Lionel Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.2 inches.