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Maggotty, Jamaica
St. Elizabeth · Jamaica
Maggotty is a small town in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica with a population of 1,371. Elevation: 377 ft (115 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Maggotty
Maggotty is a settlement in Jamaica. It had a population of 1,335 as of 2009. Maggotty was a bauxite mining town in the 1960s and 1970s. The Revere bauxite plant polluted the Black River, Jamaica's longest river. The small town also possesses three schools neighbouring each other: a high school, Maggotty High school; a primary school, Glen Stuart Primary; and an infant school, Maggotty Basic School.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,371 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1613°, -77.7646° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | St. Elizabeth |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.8 inches (1,723 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Maggotty
Maggotty is a small town in Jamaica (St. Elizabeth) with a population of 1,371. The city sits at an elevation of 377 feet (115 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 377 ft (115 m) |
| Area | 454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1613°N, 77.7646°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 120 km |
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 |
Maggotty 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").
Radio Stations near Maggotty
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 Maggotty
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Heritage Center | ||||
| German Town Imigration Museum | ||||
| Maidstone |
Farmers Markets in Maggotty
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Farmer's Market |
Clinics in Maggotty
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Maggotty
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Maggotty
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sangster International Airport | MBJ | Large 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 |
| Negril Airport | NEG | Small Airport |
| Port Esquivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Puerto Seco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Silent Hill Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Maggotty
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Spirit Catholic Church |
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What is the population of Maggotty?
Maggotty has a population of 1,371 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 454.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Maggotty?
Maggotty 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.