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Balaclava
City in Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica
Overview
Balaclava is a small, scenic Jamaican town in Saint Elizabeth, known for its relaxed atmosphere, pastoral surroundings, and the historic Balaclava railway station. The town provides an authentic slice of rural Jamaican life, set among lush greenery and rolling hills.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Jamaica
Parish
Saint Elizabeth
Population
2,862
Time Zone
America/Jamaica
Coordinates
18.17°, -77.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$900
Local Cost
$480
Local Income
$350
Cashless
25
English
90
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
34.0°C
Record Low
17.4°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
964 mm
Internet Speed
16 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBJ
Distance
46 km
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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 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 52/100.
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