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Torrington Park, Jamaica

Saint Andrew Parish · Jamaica

Torrington Park is a small city in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica with a population of 11,905. Elevation: 148 ft (45 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

11,905 Population 61/sq mi density
148 ft Elevation 45 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
52.0 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone

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About Torrington Park

Trench Town is a neighbourhood located in the parish of St. Andrew, part of which is in Kingston, the capital and largest city of Jamaica. Today Trench Town is the location of the Trench Town Culture Yard Museum, a National Heritage Site presenting the unique history and contribution of Trench Town to Jamaica.

People

Population11,905
Density61/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Sunny Days242/yr
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Population11,905
Population Density61 / sq mi
Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Coordinates17.9888°, -76.7943°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceSaint Andrew Parish
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation52.0 inches (1,321 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Torrington Park

Torrington Park is a small city in Jamaica (Saint Andrew Parish) with a population of 11,905. The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet (45 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.0 inches. The timezone is America/Jamaica.

Climate in Torrington Park

Torrington Park 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 17.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 22.9° / 31° 15.9
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.2° / 31° 22.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.5° 28.0
May 28.5°C / 83°F 25° / 32° 111.6
Jun 29.3°C / 85°F 25.9° / 32.7° 60.8
Jul 29.6°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33.2° 59.0
Aug 29.4°C / 85°F 25.9° / 33° 108.7
Sep 29.3°C / 85°F 25.6° / 33° 154.7
Oct 28.6°C / 83°F 25.1° / 32.2° 152.2
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 24.3° / 31.9° 88.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31.4° 40.2
Torrington Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 148 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Jamaica avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation148 ft (45 m)
Area194.7 sq mi (504.3 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates17.9888°N, 76.7943°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above Jamaica avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Aug 16, 2024.

Jan 13, 1993 3 km N of Easington, Jamaica M5.5 23 km
Jun 13, 2005 8 km E of Ulster Spring, Jamaica M5.2 78 km
Mar 10, 2012 100 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.8 136 km
May 16, 2011 15 km SSW of Black River, Jamaica M4.7 119 km
Apr 15, 2023 Saint Thomas, Jamaica M4.6 33 km
Aug 10, 2002 9 km N of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.5 29 km
Aug 16, 2024 7 km NNE of Stony Hill, Jamaica M4.5 18 km
Feb 7, 2000 27 km SSW of Bluefields, Jamaica M4.4 137 km
Sep 22, 2023 9 km S of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.4 23 km
Jan 24, 2001 75 km NNE of Oracabessa, Jamaica M4.4 113 km
May 6, 2011 7 km ENE of Mavis Bank, Jamaica M4.2 22 km
Aug 10, 2002 5 km WNW of Trinity Ville, Jamaica M4.1 24 km
May 2, 2024 5 km ENE of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.1 35 km
Jun 18, 2024 2 km S of Maggotty, Jamaica M4.0 104 km
Mar 3, 2018 5 km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica M4.0 28 km
Jun 14, 2020 8 km NNW of Buff Bay, Jamaica M4.0 37 km
Jul 14, 2008 2 km SE of Constant Spring, Jamaica M3.9 5 km
May 27, 2004 14 km NE of Port Antonio, Jamaica M3.9 55 km
Feb 15, 1994 5 km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica M3.9 13 km
Feb 10, 2013 3 km W of Darliston, Jamaica M3.9 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 5 96 km
2024 Beryl Category 4 77 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 259 km
2012 Sandy Category 3 23 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 166 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 269 km
2007 Dean Category 4 77 km
2005 Emily Category 5 217 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 93 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 73 km
2004 Charley Category 1 133 km
2001 Iris Category 1 80 km
1999 Lenny Category 1 286 km
1988 Gilbert Category 4 15 km
1980 Allen Category 4 80 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 96 km
1692 PORT ROYAL Eruption + Earthquake 1.8 m 3,000 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in

Torrington Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Torrington Park

26 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wolmer's High School for Boys
Kingston High School
Greenwich All Age School
Central Branch Schools
All Saints School
Calabar All Age
Denham Town Primary School
Denham Town High School
Allman Town Primary School
Tivoli Gardens High
St. Andrew Technical High
Kingston College
Wolmer's High School for Girls
Kingston College, North Street Campus
Wolmer's Prep School
Wolmer's High School for Girls
ALLMAN TOWN PRIMARY
St. Paul's United Church Basic School
Arnold Road Methodist Basic School
Caribbean Palms Estate Basic School
Holy Family Primary
St Georges College
North Street Primary
St Hugh's High School
Holy Trinity Comp. High Sch
St. George's College
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Radio Stations near Torrington Park

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 Torrington Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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 Torrington Park

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bog Walk Library0.0
Buff Bay Library0.0
Calvin Mckain Library0.0
Calvin Mckain Library0.0
Calvin Mckain Library0.0
Greater Portmore Library0.0
Harbour View Branch Library0.0
Harbour View Branch Library0.0
Harbour View Branch Library0.0
Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library0.0
National Library of Jamaica0.0
Science and Engineering Library0.0
Spanish Town Parish Library0.0
UWI Medical Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Torrington Park

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ackee Village
Buff Bay Market
Coronation Market
Cross Roads Market
Jubilee Market
Linstead Market
Mid Town Farmer's Market
Oxford Mall
Papine Market
Papine Market
Papine Market
Red Rose Market
Redemption Ground Arcade
Sampars
Sampars
Sampars
Spanish Town Market
Spanish Town Market

Hotels in Torrington Park

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ROK Hotel Kingston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Restaurants in Torrington Park

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Act II Restaurant
Annali's Restaurant
Crab Circle
D.C. Chicken & Chips
Fire City Sports Bar
Frances Jerk Centre
Gloria's Seafood City
Groceries pastries and snacks
Hoo Campbell Restaurant & Pastry
Island Grill
Island Squeeze Diner
K&K God Bless
Kan Kan Fast Food Chinese Restaurant
Moby Dick
R&W
Red Pepper Restaurant
Wholesome Café
Yellow Bench Pub

Cafes in Torrington Park

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Internet Cafe
National Gallery of Jamaica

Theatres in Torrington Park

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Ward Theatre (1912)

Monuments in Torrington Park

3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monument to Sir Donald Burns Sangster
Negro Aroused
Simon Bolivar Statue

Clinics in Torrington Park

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comprehensive Health Centre
Downtown Medical Centre

Bus Stations in Torrington Park

10 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

76, 74 Bus Stop
77, 61 Bus Stop
86, 66 Bus Stop
97, 97EX Bus Stop
98, 89, 88 Bus Stop
Downtown
Downtown Kingston Transport Centre
Downtown Municipal Transport Center
Rural Bus Park
Rural Bus Park Entrance

Gas Stations in Torrington Park

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Epping
Michael's Service Station
Petcom
Rubis
Rubis
Texaco
Total
TotalEnergies
Unipet

Banks in Torrington Park

11 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Access Financial Services Limited
Bank of Jamaica
CIBC Entrance
CIBC First Caribbean Int'l Bank
CrediScotia
First Global Bank
National Commercial Bank
Sagicor Bank
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
Victoria Mutual Building

Shopping Malls in Torrington Park

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Goobless Shopping Complex
Kid's Plaza

Gyms in Torrington Park

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Express Fitness

Breweries in Torrington Park

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Razz Breweries
Red Stripe
Red Stripe
Red Stripe

Stadiums & Teams in Torrington Park

TeamLeagueDivision
National Stadium
Sabina Park

Airports Near Torrington Park

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Norman Manley International AirportKINLarge Airport
Ian Fleming International AirportOCJMedium Airport
Ken Jones AirportPOTMedium Airport
Tinson Pen AirportKTPMedium Airport
Braco AirfieldSmall Airport
Eastern Banana Estates AirstripSmall Airport
Ewarton AirstripSmall Airport
Hector’s River Agricultural AirstripSmall Airport
Kirkvine AirstripSmall Airport
Moneague Training Camp AirfieldSmall Airport
Port Esquivel AirstripSmall Airport
Puerto Seco AirstripSmall Airport
Silent Hill AirstripSmall Airport
Tulloch AirstripSmall Airport
Worthy Park AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Torrington Park

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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 Torrington Park

38 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Church
Arnold Road Methodist Church
Assembly Hall
Church
Church of God
Church of God of Prophecy
Church of God Seventh Day
Church of the Open Bible
Duke Street United Church
East Queen Street Baptist Church
Emmanuel Apostolic
Faith Tabernacle
Faith Temple New Testament Assembly in Christ
First Missionary Church
Gaines Memorial Chapel
Goodness Outreach Ministry
Harvest Temple Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ
Holy Trinity Cathedral
King Solomons Temple
Kingston Parish Church (1911)
Needham Memorial Citadel
New Life Assembly International
New Testament Assembly In Christ
North Street United Church
Saint Anne Catholic Church
Saint Lukes
Shaare Shalom Synagogue
St Andrews Scot Kirk
St Georges Anglican Church
St Mathews Allman Town
St. Paul's United Church
The Apostolic Church of Jamaica
The Coke Memorial Methodist Church
The Door Christian Fellowship Church
The Salvation Army
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God
Universal Church of the Kingdom of God
Wesley Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Jamaica

🇯🇲 About Jamaica

Capital Kingston
Population 2,934,855
Area 10,991 km²
GDP (USD) $21,418,804,320
GDP per capita $7,542
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 71.5 years
Internet users 89.5%
Urban population 58.5%
Currency JMD (Dollar)
Languages English, Jamaican Patois
Calling code +1
TLD .jm
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Jamaica

10 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 23 Labour Day Labour Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Aug 6 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 16 National Heroes Day National Heroes Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Torrington Park

What is the population of Torrington Park?

Torrington Park has a population of 11,905 residents and is located in Jamaica. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 194.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Torrington Park?

Torrington Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 242 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.0 inches.

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