Largest Cities in Jamaica

Top 38 cities ranked by largest cities

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Largest Cities — Jamaica

1 Kingston 17 937,700

2 New Kingston 08 583,958

3 Spanish Town 10 145,018

4 Portmore 10 102,861

5 Montego Bay 12 82,867

6 Mandeville 04 47,115

7 May Pen 01 44,755

8 Old Harbour 10 26,024

9 Linstead 10 20,660

10 Half Way Tree 08 18,552

11 Savanna-la-Mar 16 16,553

12 Port Antonio 07 14,400

13 Saint Ann’s Bay 09 13,671

14 Bog Walk 10 12,873

15 Constant Spring 08 12,830

16 Ewarton 10 12,797

17 Tower Hill 08 12,184

18 Torrington Park 08 11,905

19 Penwood 08 11,563

20 Barbican 02 10,337

21 Mountain View Gardens 08 10,285

22 Hayes 01 9,701

23 Ocho Rios 09 9,450

24 Morant Bay 14 9,368

25 Stony Hill 08 8,551

26 Santa Cruz 11 8,217

27 Old Harbour Bay 10 7,912

28 Port Maria 13 7,906

29 Falmouth 15 7,779

30 Yallahs 14 7,644

31 Bull Savannah 11 6,962

32 Runaway Bay 09 6,517

33 Lucea 02 6,289

34 Porus 04 5,923

35 Annotto Bay 13 5,504

36 Lionel Town 01 5,362

37 Point Hill 10 5,344

38 Above Rocks 10 5,261

The largest cities in Jamaica represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Kingston leads with a population of 937,700, followed by New Kingston and Spanish Town. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 10 dominates the top 10 with 4 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Kingston's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 10 has 4 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 1,852,404.

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