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Independence City
City in Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Overview
Independence City is a dynamic urban district within Saint Catherine offering a blend of residential comfort and lively local color. It provides easy access to Portmore and Kingston while maintaining its own unique energy, making it popular among commuters and families alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Catherine
Population
—
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.98°, -76.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,190
Local Cost
$650
Local Income
$350
Cashless
40
English
80
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
81 Mbps
Upload
53 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
21
Walk Score
21
Footways
41.0
Airport
KTP
Distance
6 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 2026-03-21.
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: 35/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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