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Santa Cruz, Jamaica
St. Elizabeth · Jamaica
Santa Cruz is a small city in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica with a population of 8,217. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a town in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. It is on the A2 road connecting Black River to Mandeville. A minor market village until the 1950s, the development of nearby areas for bauxite mining stimulated its growth in the 1950s and 1960s, as did the establishment of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School in 1961.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,217 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0534°, -77.6984° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | St. Elizabeth |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.8 inches (1,723 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small city in Jamaica (St. Elizabeth) with a population of 8,217. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 454.6 sq mi (1,177.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0534°N, 77.6984°W |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.8 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 109 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.5") and January the driest (2.1").
Schools in Santa Cruz
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Technical High School | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Cruz Primary & Junior High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay | blues, discovery bay | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Mello Radio 88 FM | dancehall, reggae | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Santa Cruz
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| German Town Imigration Museum | ||||
| Maidstone | ||||
| Natural History Museum | ||||
| Natural History Museum |
Libraries in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Parish Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absolute Wholesale & Meat Mart | |||||
| Black River Farmer's Market | |||||
| Dormac's | |||||
| Mandeville Market | |||||
| Trading Place Ltd. |
Hotels in Santa Cruz
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Cruz
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Cruz
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Santa Cruz
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sangster International Airport | MBJ | Large Airport |
| Ian Fleming International Airport | OCJ | Medium Airport |
| Braco Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Ewarton Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Kirkvine Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lionel Densham Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Mafoota Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Moneague Training Camp Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Nain Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Negril Airport | NEG | 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 Santa Cruz
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| FedEx Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Grace Baptist Church | |
| Holy Cross | |
| Saint Croix Catholic Church | |
| Sharon Baptist Church | |
| St. Andrews Anglican Church |
Quick Facts
🇯🇲 About Jamaica
Public Holidays in Jamaica
10 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 8,217 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 454.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz 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 81°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.