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Manchioneal, Jamaica

Portland Parish · Jamaica

Manchioneal is a small town in Portland Parish, Jamaica with a population of 2,321. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2,321 Population 7/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
85.8 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Manchioneal

Manchioneal is a settlement in Portland, Jamaica. It has a population of 2,292 as of 2009. It is located towards the eastern end in Portland Parish. The town got its name from the Manchioneel tree, a plant located exclusively along the coastline in the community. The major sources of income for residents are fishing and farming. The community has a bay known as Manchioneal Bay, where fishing boats can be seen anchored along the shore. The community includes a school, a post office, a police station and several churches. Major attractions in close proximity include Reach Falls and other nearby beaches.

People

Population2,321
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain85.8 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,321
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates18.0444°, -76.2774°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvincePortland Parish
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation85.8 inches (2,179 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Manchioneal

Manchioneal is a small town in Jamaica (Portland Parish) with a population of 2,321. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Manchioneal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above Jamaica avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates18.0444°N, 76.2774°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.8"
126% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.93"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 34 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 127 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 125 km
Aug 1, 2003 Cuba region M4.7 147 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 27 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 27 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 52 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 41 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 108 km
Oct 8, 1998 83 km WSW of Les Irois, Haiti M4.2 123 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 35 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 43 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 31 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 39 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 51 km
Sep 15, 2004 96 km E of Manchioneal, Jamaica M4.0 97 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 28 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 65 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 53 km
Jun 3, 1995 4 km E of Stony Hill, Jamaica M3.8 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 121 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 100 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 208 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 37 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 120 km
2007 Dean Category 4 106 km
2005 Emily Category 5 240 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 54 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 86 km
2004 Charley Category 1 160 km
2001 Iris Category 1 107 km
1998 Georges Category 1 285 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 38 km
1980 Allen Category 5 49 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 69 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
October 77°F (25°C) 11.9 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in
December 74°F (24°C) 9.3 in

Manchioneal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Manchioneal

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School of Castel
Fair Prospect High School
Machioneal All-Age School
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Radio Stations near Manchioneal

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mellow FM various AAC 64 kbps
Stylz FM love, reggae MP3
Newstalk 93 FM various MP3 192 kbps

Libraries in Manchioneal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amity Hall Public Library0.0
Cheswick Branch Library0.0
Portland Parish Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Manchioneal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Musgrave Craft & Farmers Market

Hotels in Manchioneal

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pimento Lodge Resort
Sea Cliff Hotel & Spa Ltd
Zion Country Eco Beach Cabins

Restaurants in Manchioneal

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club Skelly Restaurant & Lounge
D plug bar and restaurant

Gas Stations in Manchioneal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Long Bay Service Station
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Airports Near Manchioneal

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Eastern Banana Estates AirstripSmall Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Manchioneal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Manchioneal

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall
The Church of God
Universal Church of God

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Manchioneal

What is the population of Manchioneal?

Manchioneal has a population of 2,321 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 348.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Manchioneal?

Manchioneal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.8 inches.

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