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Sherwood Content, Jamaica
Trelawny Parish · Jamaica
Sherwood Content is a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica with a population of 1,499. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).
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About Sherwood Content
Sherwood Content is a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica. It consists of two adjoining villages, Sherwood and Content. It is the home town of world record sprinter Usain Bolt. It contains the Sherwood Content Health Centre, a post office, Waldensia Baptist Church and Waldensia Primary School. Bolt has funded over $3 million in repairs to the health centre and gave the green light to a memorandum of understanding between the National People's Co-operative Bank (NPCB) and the Ministry of Health. The village contains a number of dilapidated 19th-century houses. William Knibb was reported to have shown an early interest in the area; Sherwood is associated with the Dawkins family.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,499 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.3912°, -77.6283° |
| Timezone | America/Jamaica |
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| State / Province | Trelawny Parish |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.3 inches (1,557 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sherwood Content
Sherwood Content is a small town in Jamaica (Trelawny Parish) with a population of 1,499. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.
Climate in Sherwood Content
Sherwood Content has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 1158 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above Jamaica avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 295.1 sq mi (764.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.3912°N, 77.6283°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 | 150 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 118 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Sherwood Content has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (3.0").
Radio Stations near Sherwood Content
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 Sherwood Content
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Heritage Center |
Libraries in Sherwood Content
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's Town Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sherwood Content
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrett Town Craft Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Sherwood Content
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sherwood Content
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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sherwood Content
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Waldensia Baptist Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Sherwood Content?
Sherwood Content has a population of 1,499 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 295.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sherwood Content?
Sherwood Content has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches.