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Port Antonio, Jamaica
Portland Parish · Jamaica
Port Antonio is a small city in Portland Parish, Jamaica with a population of 14,400. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Port Antonio
Port Antonio is the capital of the parish of Portland on the northeastern coast of Jamaica, about 100 km from Kingston. It had a population of 12,285 in 1982 and 13,246 in 1991. It is the island's third largest port, famous as a shipping point for bananas and coconuts, as well as one of its most important tourist attractions, tourism being a major contributor to the town's economy.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,400 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1789°, -76.4522° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Portland Parish |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.9 inches (2,308 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port Antonio
Port Antonio is a small city in Jamaica (Portland Parish) with a population of 14,400. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.9 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Port Antonio
Port Antonio has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (29°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1113 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 409.6 sq mi (1,060.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1789°N, 76.4522°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 | 59 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 50 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 9.9 in |
Port Antonio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Port Antonio
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Agriculture, Science and Education | College | — | Visit → |
Schools in Port Antonio
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| port Antonio infant | — | — | — | — |
| Boundbrook Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Port Antonio High School | — | — | — | — |
| Portland High & Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| Titchfield High School | — | — | — | — |
| Port Antonio Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Norwich Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Port Antonio
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 Port Antonio
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Town Museum and Safu (Asafu) Yard |
Libraries in Port Antonio
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity Hall Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Buff Bay Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Portland Parish Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port Antonio
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buff Bay Market | |||||
| Musgrave Craft & Farmers Market |
Hotels in Port Antonio
16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port Antonio
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port Antonio
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Port Antonio
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Port Antonio
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Port Antonio
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port Antonio
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port Antonio
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Port Antonio
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Port Antonio
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Port Antonio
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 |
Post Offices in Port Antonio
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Port Antonio Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Antonio
20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Anglican Church Hall | |
| Assembly of God | |
| Christ Church (1840) | |
| Church of God of Prophecy Port Antonio | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| New Testament Assembly Church Of God | |
| New Testament Church of God Port Antonio | |
| Norwich Baptist Church | |
| Port Antionio SDA | |
| Port Antonio Baptist Church | |
| Port Antonio Methodist Church | |
| Salvation Army Church | |
| Shiloh Apostolic Church | |
| St. Anthony's Catholic Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| The Wesleyan Holiness Church | |
| Trinity Holiness Church of God | |
| United Pentecostal Church | |
| Universal Church of the Kingdom of God |
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What is the population of Port Antonio?
Port Antonio has a population of 14,400 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 409.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port Antonio?
Port Antonio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.9 inches.