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Spanish Town, Jamaica
Saint Catherine Parish · Jamaica
Spanish Town is a large city in Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica with a population of 145,018. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Spanish Town
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the historic county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the Spanish and British capital of Jamaica from 1534 until 1872. The town is home to numerous memorials, the national archives, and one of the oldest Anglican churches outside England.
People
Climate
| Population | 145,018 |
| Population Density | 479 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9911°, -76.9574° |
| 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 Spanish Town
Spanish Town is a large city in Jamaica (Saint Catherine Parish) with a population of 145,018. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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 Spanish Town
Spanish Town 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 | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 302.9 sq mi (784.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 479/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9911°N, 76.9574°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 | 107 km |
| 1692 | PORT ROYAL | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.8 m | 3,000 | 35 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 |
Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Horizon Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Marti High School | — | — | — | — |
| Jonathan Grant High School | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish Town Infant | — | — | — | — |
| St. Jago High School | — | — | — | — |
| Willowdene Group of Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish Town High School | — | — | — | — |
| McAuley Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish Town Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Homestead Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Innswood High School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Jago Cathedral Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Angels Early Childhood | — | — | — | — |
| Angels Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Marti High School | — | — | — | — |
| Eltham High School | — | — | — | — |
| Eltham Park Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Johns Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Catherine High School | — | — | — | — |
| Solid Base School | — | — | — | — |
| Solid Basic Preparatory & Kindergarten | — | — | — | — |
| Inswood High School | — | — | — | — |
| Early Childhood Development Center | — | — | — | — |
| St Catherine Prep School | — | — | — | — |
| McCooks Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Eltham Early Childhood | — | — | — | — |
| St Catherine Primary | — | — | — | — |
| St. Catherine High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Spanish Town
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 | |
| GGFM 90.1 Discovery Bay | blues, discovery bay | MP3 320 kbps | |
| The Edge 105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Fame 95 FM Jamaica | — | MP3 | |
| Fyah105 FM | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| TBC Radio 88.5 FM | religious, talk | MP3 | |
| KLAS Sports Radio 89.5 Kingston | espn, sport | OGG | |
| Mellow FM | various | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Fame 95 FM | adult contemporary, hiphop | 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 Spanish Town
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| Bob Marley museum | ||||
| 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 Spanish Town
| 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 Spanish Town
| 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 Spanish Town
26 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Spanish Town
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Spanish Town
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Spanish Town
6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Spanish Town
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Spanish Town
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Spanish Town
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Spanish Town
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Spanish Town
6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Spanish Town
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in Spanish Town
1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Spanish Town
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razz Breweries | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe | ||||
| Red Stripe |
Stadiums & Teams in Spanish Town
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| National Stadium | ||
| Sabina Park |
Airports Near Spanish Town
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 Spanish Town
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Spanish Town Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Spanish Town
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 Spanish Town
38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostle Church of God | |
| Bethlehem Temple Evangelical Church of Christ | |
| Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega (1843) | |
| Church of God Rock of Holiness | |
| Clear Park Seventh Day Adventist | |
| Deeper Life Christian Church of Jamaica | |
| Diamond acres seventh-day Adventist church | |
| Faith Christian Missionary Church of God | |
| First Triumphant Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic | |
| Gordon Pen Apostolic Church | |
| Greater Apostolic Christ Temple Ministries | |
| Greendale United Church | |
| Heritage Independent Baptist Church | |
| Jamal Ahammad | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| New Life Church of God | |
| Philippo Baptist Church | |
| Praise Sanctuary | |
| Praise Temple Evangelical Church |
Quick Facts
Around Spanish Town
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Spanish Town
83 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
- • Cedars Cave
- • Diamond 1
- • Diamond 2
- • Diamond 3
- • Diamond 4
- + 37 more
- • Coopers Hill
- • Hellshire Hummock
- • Montpelier
- • Port Henderson Hill
- • The Red Hills
- • Apostles Battery
- • Beached Boat
- • Beached Boat
- • Beached Boat
- • Bog Walk Tube
- + 11 more
- • Amber lane
- • Kingston Viewpoint
- • Rodney's Lookout
- • The Arms/Rodney Lookout
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What is the population of Spanish Town?
Spanish Town has a population of 145,018 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 479 people per square mile, spread across 302.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Spanish Town?
Spanish Town 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.