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Lucea
City in Hanover, Jamaica
Overview
Lucea, the tranquil capital of Hanover parish, Jamaica, sits between Montego Bay and Negril. This small waterfront town charms visitors with colonial architecture, friendly locals, and authentic Caribbean life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Hanover
Population
6,289
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.45°, -78.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,075
Local Cost
$590
Local Income
$400
Cashless
35
English
85
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.7°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
34.1°C
Record Low
18.7°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1324 mm
Internet Speed
29 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
NEG
Distance
21 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.
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