Categories in Port Antonio
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Port Antonio
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Other accommodation | 57 |
| Hotels and motels | 36 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 23 |
| Shopping | 17 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 16 |
| Bed and breakfasts | 16 |
| Churches | 15 |
| Travel agencies | 14 |
| Public administration | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
Port Antonio Facts
| Area | 24.9 km² |
| Population | 20,362 |
| Male Population | 10,286 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 10,076 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +3.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -11.0% |
| Median Age | 28.4 years (Male: 28.3, Female: 28.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $5,320 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Long Road, Anchovy Gardens, Wain Road District |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.17615, -76.45090 |
| Postal Codes | JMBPD14, JMBPD15, JMBPD18 |
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Port Antonio Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,745 | 22,792 | 22,889 | 21,249 | 20,362 | 19,820 | 18,873 |
| Population Density | 793.8 / km² | 916.3 / km² | 920.2 / km² | 854.2 / km² | 818.6 / km² | 796.8 / km² | 758.7 / km² |
Port Antonio Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 11% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio | +3.1% | -10.7% | -11% |
| Portland Parish | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Port Antonio Median Age
Median Age: 28.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio | 28.4 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
| Portland Parish | 28.4 yrs | 28.6 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Port Antonio Population Density
Population Density: 819 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio | 20,362 | 24.9 km² | 819 / km² |
| Portland Parish | 84,246 | 821.7 km² | 103 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Port Antonio Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- 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 Port Antonio
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Port Antonio Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,160 | $4,860 | $5,771 | $6,251 | $5,388 | $4,979 | $5,020 | $5,320 |
| Total GDP | $13.4M | $18.1M | $24.3M | $27.8M | $25.4M | $24.8M | $25.5M | $27.3M |
Port Antonio CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio | 42,133 tn | 2.07 tn | 1,693.8 tons/km² |
| Portland Parish | 317,372 tn | 3.77 tn | 386.2 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 42,133 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,693.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (5.3) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, 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 | 12.3 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 49.4 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 17.5 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 31.5 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 88.1 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/22/16 | 12:43 AM | 3.8 | 59.1 km | 10,000 m | 43km ENE of Manchioneal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 17.6 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 59.6 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/11 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 20.7 km | 4,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Port Antonio
Port Antonio is the capital of the parish of Portland on the northeastern coast of Jamaica, about 60 miles (100 km) from Kingston. It had a population of 12,285 in 1982 and 13,246 in 1991. It is the island's third largest port, famous as a shipping p..
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