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Morant Bay, Jamaica
Saint Thomas Parish · Jamaica
Morant Bay is a small city in Saint Thomas Parish, Jamaica with a population of 9,368. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Morant Bay
Morant Bay is a town in southeastern Jamaica and the capital of the parish of St. Thomas, located about 40 kilometres east of Kingston, the capital. The parish has a population of 94,410.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,368 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.8815°, -76.4093° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Thomas Parish |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.8 inches (1,798 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Morant Bay
Morant Bay is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Thomas Parish) with a population of 9,368. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 348.4 sq mi (902.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.8815°N, 76.4093°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 | 89 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 32 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in |
Morant Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (2.6").
Schools in Morant Bay
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Horses Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Morant Bay
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 |
Libraries in Morant Bay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Hall Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cheswick Branch Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Morant Bay
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Morant Bay
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Morant Bay
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Morant Bay
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Morant Bay
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Morant Bay
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Morant Bay
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 Morant Bay
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christ Chapel United Pentecostal Church | |
| Leigh Hall Church | |
| Morant Bay Church of God | |
| Universal Church of the Kingdom of God |
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What is the population of Morant Bay?
Morant Bay has a population of 9,368 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 348.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Morant Bay?
Morant Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.8 inches.