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Central Down Town
City in Kingston, Jamaica
Overview
Central Down Town, Kingston, is the lively and historic core of Jamaica's capital. Known for its busy markets, reggae heritage, street life, and colonial architecture, it's where urban energy and cultural richness merge. Visitors will experience the beating heart of Kingston's everyday life amidst colorful streets and iconic landmarks.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Kingston
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.97°, -76.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$1,645
Local Cost
$915
Local Income
$850
Cashless
45
English
95
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.8°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
927 mm
Internet Speed
89 Mbps
Upload
48 Mbps
Latency
21 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
22
Parks
11
Transport
30
Walk Score
30
Footways
60.0
Airport
KIN
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 89 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 75/100.
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