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Buff Bay
City in Portland, Jamaica
Overview
Buff Bay is a small coastal town in Portland, Jamaica, known for its lush surroundings, historic charm, and friendly local vibe. The area is defined by its colonial-era architecture, thriving market life, and proximity to the Rio Grande Valley. Visitors enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, authentic Jamaican cuisine, and easy access to natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Portland
Population
4,678
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.23°, -76.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
47
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
52
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$874
Local Cost
$520
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
93
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
98 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
POT
Distance
14 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 35 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 68/100.
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