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Papine
City in Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Overview
Papine is a lively, diverse district in Greater Kingston at the gateway to Jamaica's Blue Mountains. It blends university energy, marketplace bustle, and green spaces, making it a popular local and student hub. The area is known for its accessible transport, lively street scene, and proximity to natural attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Andrew
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.02°, -76.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
35
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,170
Local Cost
$750
Local Income
$650
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
139 Mbps
Upload
158 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
24
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
23
Transport
24
Walk Score
24
Footways
48.0
Airport
KTP
Distance
9 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 2026-03-21.
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 8 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 55/100.
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