Categories in New Kingston
Car rentalCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationBoutiqueClothing storesWomen's clothingAssociation or OrganizationNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationComputer Repair ServiceEducational InstitutionEducation CenterHigh SchoolGraphic DesignerPhotographerBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsHealth Food StoreRestaurantsBeauty aidsBanksLaw FirmMedical clinicBarbersBeauty salonsBeauty & Skin CareHair SalonManicures and pedicuresBusiness to Business ServiceApartment BuildingCosmetics StoreGift ShopPharmacyAdventure & Outdoor ActivitiesBus StationHotelsResortTour AgencyTravel Agency
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in New Kingston
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Buses and trains | 50 |
| Real estate | 7 |
New Kingston Facts
| Area | 11.4 km² |
| Population | 74,552 |
| Male Population | 36,051 (48.4%) |
| Female Population | 38,501 (51.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +43.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +13.4% |
| Median Age | 28.5 years (Male: 27.6, Female: 29.4) |
| Neighborhoods | New Kingston, New Kingston, Parish of Saint Andrew |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.00747, -76.78319 |
| Postal Codes | JMAAW04, JMAAW20 |
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New Kingston Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,994 | 61,137 | 65,751 | 68,794 | 74,552 | 74,421 | 75,531 |
| Population Density | 4,545.9 / km² | 5,345.3 / km² | 5,748.7 / km² | 6,014.8 / km² | 6,518.2 / km² | 6,506.8 / km² | 6,603.8 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridNew Kingston Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 13.4% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kingston | +43.4% | +21.9% | +13.4% |
| Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
New Kingston Median Age
Median Age: 28.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kingston | 28.5 yrs | 29.4 yrs | 27.6 yrs |
| Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica | 29 yrs | 30 yrs | 28 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
New Kingston Population Density
Population Density: 6,518 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kingston | 74,552 | 11.4 km² | 6,518 / km² |
| Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica | 561,790 | 434 km² | 1,294 / 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
New Kingston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for New Kingston
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
New Kingston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Kingston | 313,067 tn | 4.2 tn | 27,371.9 tons/km² |
| Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica | 2,270,176 tn | 4.04 tn | 5,230.5 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
New Kingston CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 313,067 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.2 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 27,371.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 30 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 26.5 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 25.9 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 31.6 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 55.6 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/16 | 12:43 AM | 3.8 | 95.8 km | 10,000 m | 43km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 15.2 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 22.4 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 21.7 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/11 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 19.9 km | 4,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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