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Port Royal
City in Kingston, Jamaica
Overview
Port Royal is a historic seaside village at the end of the Palisadoes in Kingston, Jamaica. Once known as the 'wickedest city on earth,' it offers a unique blend of colonial heritage, laid-back fishing town charm, and scenic Caribbean vistas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Kingston
Population
3,327
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.94°, -76.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,145
Local Cost
$775
Local Income
$580
Cashless
40
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
55 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
KTP
Distance
6 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 17 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 60/100.
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