Most Dense in Jamaica

Top 38 cities ranked by most dense

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Most Dense — Jamaica

1 Kingston 17 110,448/mi²

2 Portmore 10 7,208/mi²

3 Montego Bay 12 3,630/mi²

4 New Kingston 08 2,999/mi²

5 Spanish Town 10 479/mi²

6 Mandeville 04 133/mi²

7 Half Way Tree 08 95/mi²

8 May Pen 01 80/mi²

9 Constant Spring 08 66/mi²

10 Tower Hill 08 63/mi²

11 Torrington Park 08 61/mi²

12 Penwood 08 59/mi²

13 Old Harbour 10 56/mi²

14 Mountain View Gardens 08 53/mi²

15 Barbican 02 52/mi²

16 Saint Ann’s Bay 09 45/mi²

17 Linstead 10 45/mi²

18 Stony Hill 08 44/mi²

19 Bog Walk 10 43/mi²

20 Savanna-la-Mar 16 39/mi²

21 Port Antonio 07 35/mi²

22 Lucea 02 31/mi²

23 Ocho Rios 09 31/mi²

24 Ewarton 10 28/mi²

25 Morant Bay 14 27/mi²

26 Falmouth 15 26/mi²

27 Port Maria 13 25/mi²

28 Yallahs 14 22/mi²

29 Santa Cruz 11 18/mi²

30 Above Rocks 10 17/mi²

31 Hayes 01 17/mi²

32 Annotto Bay 13 17/mi²

33 Old Harbour Bay 10 17/mi²

34 Porus 04 17/mi²

35 Bull Savannah 11 15/mi²

36 Runaway Bay 09 15/mi²

37 Point Hill 10 12/mi²

38 Lionel Town 01 10/mi²

The most densely populated cities in Jamaica pack the most residents per square mile, creating vibrant urban environments with walkable neighborhoods and extensive public transit. Kingston leads with 110,448 people per square mile.

High population density is often associated with better access to public transportation, more walkable streets, and a wider variety of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options within close proximity. These cities tend to have lower car ownership rates and shorter commute distances.

Dense cities face unique challenges including higher housing costs, limited parking, and potential overcrowding in public spaces. However, they also tend to have lower per-capita carbon footprints due to shared infrastructure and reduced driving.

Did You Know?

1. Kingston has 110,448 people per square mile — that's roughly 173 people per acre.
2. Dense cities tend to have the most walkable neighborhoods and lowest car ownership rates in the country.
3. Urban density can reduce per-capita carbon emissions by up to 50% compared to suburban sprawl.

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