Smallest Cities in Jamaica

Top 38 cities ranked by smallest cities

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Smallest Cities — Jamaica

1 Above Rocks 10 5,261

2 Point Hill 10 5,344

3 Lionel Town 01 5,362

4 Annotto Bay 13 5,504

5 Porus 04 5,923

6 Lucea 02 6,289

7 Runaway Bay 09 6,517

8 Bull Savannah 11 6,962

9 Yallahs 14 7,644

10 Falmouth 15 7,779

11 Port Maria 13 7,906

12 Old Harbour Bay 10 7,912

13 Santa Cruz 11 8,217

14 Stony Hill 08 8,551

15 Morant Bay 14 9,368

16 Ocho Rios 09 9,450

17 Hayes 01 9,701

18 Mountain View Gardens 08 10,285

19 Barbican 02 10,337

20 Penwood 08 11,563

21 Torrington Park 08 11,905

22 Tower Hill 08 12,184

23 Ewarton 10 12,797

24 Constant Spring 08 12,830

25 Bog Walk 10 12,873

26 Saint Ann’s Bay 09 13,671

27 Port Antonio 07 14,400

28 Savanna-la-Mar 16 16,553

29 Half Way Tree 08 18,552

30 Linstead 10 20,660

31 Old Harbour 10 26,024

32 May Pen 01 44,755

33 Mandeville 04 47,115

34 Montego Bay 12 82,867

35 Portmore 10 102,861

36 Spanish Town 10 145,018

37 New Kingston 08 583,958

38 Kingston 17 937,700

The smallest cities in Jamaica (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Above Rocks has a population of just 5,261. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

1. At 5,261 residents, Above Rocks is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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