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Kensington
City in Portland, Jamaica
Overview
Kensington is a small rural community tucked into the lush landscapes of eastern Portland parish, Jamaica. Known for its welcoming vibe and natural beauty, it's an authentic spot to experience local Jamaican life away from busier tourist zones.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Portland
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.07°, -76.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,010
Local Cost
$540
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
85
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.1°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
21.4°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
979 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
POT
Distance
29 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 50/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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