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Portmore, Jamaica
Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica
Portmore is a large city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 102,861. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Portmore
Portmore is a city in southeastern Jamaica, located in the parish of St Catherine. It primarily serves as a commuter town for the capital city of Kingston.
People
Climate
| Population | 102,861 |
| Population Density | 7,208 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9710°, -76.8869° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Saint Catherine Parish |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.1 inches (994 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Portmore
Portmore is a large city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 102,861. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Portmore
Portmore 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 | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9710°N, 76.8869°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 | 103 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 27 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in |
Portmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.3").
Schools in Portmore
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascot High School | - | - | - | - |
| Independence City Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cedar Grove Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Bridgeport High School | - | - | - | - |
| Belmont Park Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Braeton Primary & Junior High | - | - | - | - |
| Bridgeport Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Christian Gardens Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| The Naggo Head Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gregory Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Portsmouth Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Portsmouth Basic | - | - | - | - |
| Greater Portmore High | - | - | - | - |
| Waterford Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Waterford High School | - | - | - | - |
| Waterford Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Kensington Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Greater Portmore Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rehoboth Basic | - | - | - | - |
| South Borough Primary | - | - | - | - |
| Cumberland High | - | - | - | - |
| Port Henderson Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bridgeport Infant Sschool | - | - | - | - |
| Bridgeport Basic School | - | - | - | - |
| Ascot Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bridgeport High School | - | - | - | - |
| Portmore Missionary Preparatory School | - | - | - | - |
| Silverstone Basic | - | - | - | - |
| Waterford High | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Portmore
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 Portmore
| 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 Portmore
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bog Walk 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 Portmore
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackee Village | |||||
| Coronation Market | |||||
| Cross Roads Market | |||||
| Jubilee Market | |||||
| Linstead Market | |||||
| Mid Town Farmer's Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Old Harbour Market | |||||
| Old Harbour 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 Portmore
17 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Portmore
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Portmore
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Portmore
9 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Portmore
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Portmore
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Portmore
3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Portmore
12 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Portmore
10 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Portmore
8 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Portmore
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Portmore
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Portmore
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Portmore
16 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 |
| Nain Airstrip | - | 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 Portmore
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport post Office | |
| Greater Portmore Post Office | |
| Gregory Park Post Office | |
| Mailpac Express |
Treatment Centers in Portmore
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 Portmore
31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Braeton Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Cedar Grove Baptist | |
| Christian of the Fellowship | |
| Church of the Holy Spirit | |
| Elim Open Bible Church | |
| Emmanuel Apostolic Church | |
| Emmanuel Apostolic Church | |
| Emmanuel Apostolic Church | |
| Faith Walk Church of God of Prophecy | |
| Greater Portmore Baptist Church | |
| Greater Portmore Open Bible Church | |
| Gregory Park Baptist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Miracle Open Bible Church | |
| Portmore Church Of Christ | |
| Portmore Holiness Christian Church | |
| Portmore Missionary Church | |
| Portmore New Testament | |
| Portmore SDA |
Quick Facts
Around Portmore
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Portmore
79 places within 15 km
- • Apostles Battery
- • Chocolata Hole
- • Fort Agusta
- • Fort Carlisle (Historic)
- • Fort Charles Archeological Site, 1655
- + 7 more
- • Fort Clarence Beach
- • Hellshire Beach
- • Sugar Man Beach
- • Waves Beach
- • Cow Cave
- • Day After Cave
- • Diamond 1
- • Diamond 2
- • Diamond 3
- + 31 more
- • Fort Rocky
- • Plumb Point Lighthouse
- • Coopers Hill
- • Hellshire Hummock
- • Montpelier
- • Port Henderson Hill
- • The Red Hills
- • Apostles Battery
- • Beached Boat
- • Beached Boat
- • Beached Boat
- • Fort Charles Main Building, 1655
- + 11 more
- • Kingston Viewpoint
- • Powergen ltd
- • Rodney's Lookout
- • The Arms/Rodney Lookout
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What is the population of Portmore?
Portmore has a population of 102,861 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 7,208 people per square mile, spread across 14.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Portmore?
Portmore has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.1 inches.