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Spanish Town
City in Saint Catherine, Jamaica
Overview
Spanish Town, Jamaica's former capital, is steeped in history with its Georgian-era architecture and busy marketplaces. As part of Saint Catherine parish, the city combines local culture, a lively urban center, and access to nearby Kingston. Visitors experience authentic Jamaican life, from lively music scenes to historic squares.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Catherine
Population
131,056
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
17.99°, -76.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$1,165
Local Cost
$640
Local Income
$520
Cashless
30
English
95
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
106 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
39
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
34
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KTP
Distance
14 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 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 60/100.
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