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Moore Town, Jamaica
Portland Parish · Jamaica
Moore Town is a small town in Portland Parish, Jamaica with a population of 1,119. Elevation: 371 ft (113 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Moore Town
Moore Town is a Maroon settlement located in the Blue Mountains and John Crow Mountains of Portland, Jamaica, accessible by road from Port Antonio. The easternmost Maroon town, Moore Town is located in the eastern end of the parish. Formerly known as New Nanny Town, Moore Town was founded in 1740 when the Peace Treaty was signed between the British colonial authorities and the Windward Maroons. This treaty allotted the Moore Town Maroons 1000 acres, but Moore Town only received 500. In 1781 the initial 500 acres was augmented with another 500 acres, taking their communal land up to 1,000 acres.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,119 |
| Population Density | 3 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0777°, -76.4258° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Portland Parish |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 87.1 inches (2,213 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Moore Town
Moore Town is a small town in Jamaica (Portland Parish) with a population of 1,119. The city sits at an elevation of 371 feet (113 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.1 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 371 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 409.6 sq mi (1,060.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0777°N, 76.4258°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 | 69 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 42 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 11.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in |
Moore Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (3.5").
Schools in Moore Town
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Moore Town
19 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 | |
| Suncity 104.9 FM | dancehall, hiphop | MP3 | |
| Stylz FM | love, reggae | MP3 | |
| Mellow FM | various | AAC 64 kbps | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| Fyah105 FM | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston | espn, sport | OGG | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, 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 | |
| UnityXM | dancehall, reggae | MP3 192 kbps |
Museums in Moore Town
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard |
Libraries in Moore Town
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Hall Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buff Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheswick Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portland Parish Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Moore Town
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Musgrave Craft & Farmers Market |
Airports Near Moore Town
11 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 |
| Eastern Banana Estates Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Ewarton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hector’s River Agricultural Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Port Esquivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tulloch Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Worthy Park Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Moore Town
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Windsor Seventh-Day Adventist Church |
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What is the population of Moore Town?
Moore Town has a population of 1,119 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 409.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Moore Town?
Moore Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.1 inches.