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New Kingston
City in Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Overview
New Kingston is the energetic, modern heart of Kingston, Jamaica's capital city, and anchors much of the island's business, dining, culture, and nightlife. Famous for its mix of skyscrapers, parks, and lively streets, the area draws tourists, professionals, and creatives alike. It offers a cosmopolitan vibe with Jamaican flair.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Andrew
Population
583,958
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.01°, -76.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
32
Female Safety
34
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
47
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,825
Local Cost
$1,005
Local Income
$980
Cashless
54
English
87
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
117 Mbps
Upload
64 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
10
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTP
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 82/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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