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New Kingston, Jamaica
Saint Andrew Parish · Jamaica
New Kingston is a major city in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica with a population of 583,958. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
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About New Kingston
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 | 583,958 |
| Population Density | 2,999 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0075°, -76.7832° |
| 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 New Kingston
New Kingston is a major city in Jamaica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 583,958. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 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 New Kingston
New Kingston 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 | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,999/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0075°N, 76.7832°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 | 93 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 25 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 |
New Kingston 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 New Kingston
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Management Science | — | — | — | — |
| George Headley Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Edith Dalton James Comp | — | — | — | — |
| New Testament Basic | — | — | — | — |
| Seaview Gardens Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Seaview Early Childhood | — | — | — | — |
| Bowden Hill Primary and Infant School | — | — | — | — |
| Hopefield Preparatory | — | — | — | — |
| Liguanea Preparatory | — | — | — | — |
| King's Gate Preparatory | — | — | — | — |
| Unity Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Venezuelano para cultura y corporacion | — | — | — | — |
| Ardenne High School | — | — | — | — |
| The Priory High School | — | — | — | — |
| Campion College | — | — | — | — |
| Gaynstead HighSchool | — | — | — | — |
| Fundaciones preparatory | — | — | — | — |
| Liguanea Preparatory | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near New Kingston
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 New Kingston
| 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 New Kingston
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Walk Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 New Kingston
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackee Village | |||||
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Coronation Market | |||||
| Cross Roads Market | |||||
| Jubilee Market | |||||
| Linstead 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 New Kingston
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in New Kingston
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in New Kingston
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in New Kingston
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in New Kingston
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in New Kingston
4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in New Kingston
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in New Kingston
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in New Kingston
19 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in New Kingston
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in New Kingston
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in New Kingston
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in New Kingston
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near New Kingston
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 New Kingston
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Constant Spring Post Office | |
| DHL | |
| Liguanea Post Office | |
| Liguanea Post Office | |
| MailPac | |
| MailPac Express | |
| Meadowbridge PO | |
| RTA BIZ SHIPPING & ENERGY SOLUTIONS | |
| ShipMe |
Treatment Centers in New Kingston
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 New Kingston
102 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Jesus Apostolic Nations Fellowship | |
| All Saints Church | |
| Andrews SDA | |
| Andrews SDA | |
| Apostolic Church | |
| Arnold Road Methodist Church | |
| Assembly Hall | |
| August Town Cemetary | |
| Barbican Baptist Church | |
| Bethany Gospel Hall | |
| Bethel Apostolic Church | |
| Bethel Baptist Church | |
| Bethlehem Gospel Assembly | |
| Bethlehem Reform Church | |
| Calvary Evangelist | |
| Calvary Gospel Assembly | |
| Christian Fellowship Worship | |
| Church | |
| Church Building | |
| Church of Christ |
Quick Facts
Around New Kingston
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near New Kingston
83 places within 15 km
- • Apostles Battery
- • Chocolata Hole
- • Fort Agusta
- • Fort Carlisle (Historic)
- • Fort Charles Archeological Site, 1655
- + 8 more
- • Wicki Wacki beach
- • Bloxburgh Cave
- • Cherstervale Tunnel
- • Corn Hill Gully Cave
- • Cow Cave
- • Dallas Castle Caves
- + 23 more
- • Fort Rocky
- • Plumb Point Lighthouse
- • Catherines Peak
- • Coopers Hill
- • Derby Peak
- • Good Hope Mountain
- • Hartley Hill
- + 10 more
- • Alexander Bedward Church Ruins
- • Apostles Battery
- • Beached Boat
- • Beached Boat
- • Beached Boat
- + 12 more
- • Cascade Falls Viewpoint
- • Kingston Viewpoint
- • Powergen ltd
- • Rodney's Lookout
- • Scenic view over Kingston
- + 2 more
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What is the population of New Kingston?
New Kingston has a population of 583,958 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 2,999 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in New Kingston?
New Kingston 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.