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Penwood, Jamaica
Saint Andrew Parish · Jamaica
Penwood is a small city in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica with a population of 11,563. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Penwood
Penwood is a village in the civil parish of Highclere in the Basingstoke and Deane district of Hampshire, England. Its nearest town is Newbury, which lies approximately 4.1 miles (6.4 km) north-east from the village.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,563 |
| Population Density | 59 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0098°, -76.8335° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Andrew Parish |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,401 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Penwood
Penwood is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 11,563. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Penwood
Penwood 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 | 76.0°F |
| 41% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 59/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0098°N, 76.8335°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 | 97 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 27 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in |
Penwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (2.1").
Schools in Penwood
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pembroke Hall Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint John the Baptist Catholic Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| School Building | — | — | — | — |
| School Building | — | — | — | — |
| Balmagie Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Seaward Primary & Junior High | — | — | — | — |
| Balcombe Drive Primary and Junior High | — | — | — | — |
| Balcombe Drive SDA Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| Hagley Park Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Cockburn Gardens Primary & Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
| Pembroke Methodist Basic | — | — | — | — |
| Maverley Primary & Junior High | — | — | — | — |
| Gordon Memorial Prep | — | — | — | — |
| Pembroke Hall High School | — | — | — | — |
| Laura Basic School | — | — | — | — |
| George Headley Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Edith Dalton James Comp | — | — | — | — |
| New Testament Basic | — | — | — | — |
| Seaview Gardens Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Seaview Early Childhood | — | — | — | — |
| Obistan Kindergarten Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Duhaney Park | — | — | — | — |
| Cooreville Gardens Basic | — | — | — | — |
| Hydel Group of Schools | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Penwood
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 Penwood
| 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 Penwood
| 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 Penwood
| 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 |
Restaurants in Penwood
9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Penwood
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Penwood
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Penwood
12 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Penwood
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Penwood
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Penwood
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Penwood
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Penwood
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 Penwood
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Red Hills Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Penwood
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 Penwood
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bible Way Mission Baptist Church | |
| Calvary Gospel Assembly | |
| Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church | |
| Church Building | |
| Church Building | |
| Church Building | |
| Church of St. Mary the Virgin | |
| Church of the Open Bible | |
| Church of the Resurrection | |
| Delacree Park Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Majestic Garden | |
| Majestic Transformation Fellowship | |
| Maverley Gospel Hall | |
| New Haven Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Olivette Zoin Gosple Assemble | |
| Patrick Gardens Church of Christ | |
| Pentecostal Temple | |
| Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church | |
| Seven Day Adventist Hagley Park |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Penwood?
Penwood has a population of 11,563 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Penwood?
Penwood has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.