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August Town
City in Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Overview
August Town is a lively, culturally rich community in Saint Andrew Parish, bordering Kingston. Known for its musical heritage and close proximity to the University of the West Indies, the area offers an authentic slice of Jamaican local life away from mainstream tourist spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Andrew
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.00°, -76.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$965
Local Cost
$620
Local Income
$400
Cashless
40
English
90
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
39 Mbps
Upload
38 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KIN
Distance
8 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 4 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 65/100.
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