Categories in Montego Bay
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Montego Bay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 236 |
| Other accommodation | 168 |
| Shopping | 142 |
| Education | 118 |
| Hotels and motels | 99 |
| Churches | 95 |
| Beauty salons | 95 |
| Tour operators | 95 |
| Buses and trains | 95 |
| Corporate management | 93 |
| Clothing stores | 89 |
| Hardware store | 81 |
Montego Bay Facts
| Area | 46.1 km² |
| Population | 121,686 |
| Male Population | 59,879 (49.2%) |
| Female Population | 61,807 (50.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +24.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.4% |
| Median Age | 26.7 years (Male: 26.1, Female: 27.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Hip Strip, Port Bello, Mount Salem, Flankers, Catherine Hall |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.47116, -77.91883 |
| Postal Codes | JMCJS12, JMCJS13 |
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Montego Bay Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,890 | 108,502 | 118,841 | 123,994 | 121,686 | 119,432 | 116,921 |
| Population Density | 2,125.2 / km² | 2,355.5 / km² | 2,580 / km² | 2,691.9 / km² | 2,641.8 / km² | 2,592.8 / km² | 2,538.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridMontego Bay Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | +24.3% | +12.2% | +2.4% |
| Saint James Parish, Jamaica | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Montego Bay Median Age
Median Age: 26.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | 26.7 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Saint James Parish, Jamaica | 26.7 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Montego Bay Population Density
Population Density: 2,642 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | 121,686 | 46.1 km² | 2,642 / km² |
| Saint James Parish, Jamaica | 190,251 | 593.7 km² | 321 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Montego Bay Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1400 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Montego Bay
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Montego Bay
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Montego Bay
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Montego Bay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | 499,210 tn | 4.1 tn | 10,837.7 tons/km² |
| Saint James Parish, Jamaica | 752,777 tn | 3.96 tn | 1,268 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Montego Bay CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 499,210 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.1 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,837.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 75.4 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/13 | 3:37 PM | 4.1 | 40.7 km | 13,290 m | 6km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 27.9 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 62.6 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/05 | 3:58 AM | 5.2 | 53.1 km | 2,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/03 | 1:58 AM | 3.5 | 30.5 km | 10,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 12:13 AM | 4.4 | 63.4 km | 5,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/00 | 5:03 AM | 3.1 | 87.8 km | 15,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/95 | 12:44 PM | 3.2 | 63.7 km | 20,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/95 | 9:14 PM | 3.1 | 28.5 km | 10,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Montego Bay
Montego Bay is the capital of the parish of St. James and the second largest city in Jamaica by area and the fourth by population (after Kingston, Spanish Town and Portmore). Bay is a tourist destination with duty-free shopping, a cruise line termin..
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