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Mona Heights, Jamaica
Saint Andrew Parish · Jamaica
Mona Heights is a small town in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica with a population of 2,887. Elevation: 627 ft (191 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About Mona Heights
Kingston is the capital and largest city of Jamaica, located on the southeastern coast of the island. It faces a natural harbour protected by the Palisadoes, a long sand spit which connects the town of Port Royal and Norman Manley International Airport to the rest of the island. Kingston is the largest English-speaking city south of the United States in the Western Hemisphere.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,887 |
| Population Density | 15 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0138°, -76.7519° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Andrew Parish |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.6 inches (1,819 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mona Heights
Mona Heights is a small town in Jamaica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 2,887. The city sits at an elevation of 627 feet (191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.6 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Mona Heights
Mona Heights 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 | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0138°N, 76.7519°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 | 91 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 24 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 10.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in |
Mona Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.7") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Mona Heights
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARIMAC | — | — | — | — |
| Covenant Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Playground | — | — | — | — |
| Vocational Training Development Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Hermitage Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Institute of International Recognized Qualifications | — | — | — | — |
| United Theological College of the West Indies | — | — | — | — |
| Randolph Lopez School of Hope | — | — | — | — |
| August Town Primary | — | — | — | — |
| School for Deaf & Jamaica Association for the Deaf | — | — | — | — |
| Carberry Court Special School | — | — | — | — |
| Papine High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lister Mairgilby School | — | — | — | — |
| Mona High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mona Heights Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Caribbean School Of Architecture | — | — | — | — |
| Jamaica College | — | — | — | — |
| UTech Sapna | — | — | — | — |
| Hope valley Experimental School | — | — | — | — |
| New Providence Primary | — | — | — | — |
| School Of Health Sciences | — | — | — | — |
| Technology Innovation Center | — | — | — | — |
| Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies | — | — | — | — |
| School of Computing | — | — | — | — |
| School of Business Administration | — | — | — | — |
| CEEC | — | — | — | — |
| Caribbean School Of Architecture | — | — | — | — |
| School Of Building and Land Management | — | — | — | — |
| School Of Engineering | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Mona Heights
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 | |
| The Edge 105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fame 95 FM Jamaica | — | MP3 | |
| KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston | espn, sport | OGG | |
| Fyah105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Mellow FM | various | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Stylz FM | love, reggae | 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 Mona Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard | ||||
| 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 Mona Heights
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buff Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Calvin Mckain Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Greater Portmore Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Harbour View Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library of Jamaica | 0.0 | |||||
| Science and Engineering Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Spanish Town Parish Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UWI Medical Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Mona Heights
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackee Village | |||||
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Coronation Market | |||||
| Cross Roads Market | |||||
| Jubilee Market | |||||
| Mid Town Farmer's Market | |||||
| Oxford Mall | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Papine Market | |||||
| Red Rose Market | |||||
| Redemption Ground Arcade | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Sampars | |||||
| Spanish Town Market | |||||
| Spanish Town Market |
Hotels in Mona Heights
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Mona Heights
17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Mona Heights
4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Mona Heights
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Mona Heights
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Mona Heights
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Mona Heights
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Mona Heights
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Mona Heights
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Mona Heights
11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Mona Heights
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Mona Heights
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Mona Heights
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Mona Heights
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Mona Heights
15 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 |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | — | 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 Mona Heights
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| UWI Post Office Mona |
Treatment Centers in Mona Heights
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 Mona Heights
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| August Town Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Bedward Gardens Seventh Day Adventist | |
| Bethlehem Reform Church | |
| Christian Fellowship Worship | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Church of the Ascension | |
| Gold Smith Villa Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Hope SDA Church | |
| Hope United Church | |
| Jamaica Penecostal Union | |
| Kairos Bedward Gardens | |
| Mona Baptist Church | |
| Mona Heights Chapel | |
| New Testament Church of God | |
| Providence Methodist Church | |
| Providence Methodist Church | |
| Rev. Smith. | |
| Saint Margaret's | |
| Saint Michael All Angels Apostolic Spiritual Church | |
| Saint Thomas Aquinas |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Mona Heights?
Mona Heights has a population of 2,887 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mona Heights?
Mona Heights has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.6 inches.