Categories in Spanish Town
Auto MarketAuto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicNew car dealersTire ShopBeauty Product SupplierBottle & Can Redemption CenterBottled Water SupplierClothing WholesalerDigital Printing ServiceFarmingFood Products SupplierGas cylinders supplierHair Extensions SupplierManufacture of plastic, chemical and petroleum productsMeat WholesalerWholesale Food StoreWholesale GrocerWholesalersClothing storesFashion Accessories StoreJewelers and watchesShoe storesMedia CompanyMobile phone storesApostolic ChurchBaptist ChurchCharitiesChristian ChurchChurchesChurch of ChristCommunity CenterDay Care CenterDistribution ServiceGovernment OfficeMailing ServiceNon-Profit OrganizationPrisonReligionReligious DestinationReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchShipping and Mailing ServiceShipping CompanyShipping Service
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Spanish Town
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 97 |
| Education | 82 |
| Churches | 76 |
| Religion | 68 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 63 |
| Shopping | 61 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 52 |
| Beauty salons | 38 |
| Corporate management | 38 |
| Travel and transportation | 34 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 34 |
| Construction of houses | 34 |
| Electronics stores | 32 |
Spanish Town Facts
| Area | 34.6 km² |
| Population | 155,002 |
| Male Population | 75,174 (48.5%) |
| Female Population | 79,828 (51.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +40.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.5% |
| Median Age | 27.6 years (Male: 26.6, Female: 28.5) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,827 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Spanish Town Zone, Hampton Green, Angels Estate, Willowdene, Angels |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.99107, -76.95742 |
| Postal Codes | JMACE25, JMCHR12, JMDWD08 |
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Spanish Town Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 110,435 | 137,740 | 151,243 | 166,389 | 155,002 | 152,447 | 149,621 |
| Population Density | 3,195.2 / km² | 3,985.2 / km² | 4,375.9 / km² | 4,814.1 / km² | 4,484.7 / km² | 4,410.8 / km² | 4,329 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridSpanish Town Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 2.5% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | +40.4% | +12.5% | +2.5% |
| Saint Catherine Parish | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Spanish Town Median Age
Median Age: 27.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.6 yrs |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 27.6 yrs | 28.5 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Spanish Town Population Density
Population Density: 4,485 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | 155,002 | 34.6 km² | 4,485 / km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 541,647 | 1,188.3 km² | 456 / 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
Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Spanish Town
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Spanish Town
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
Spanish Town Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $9,806 | $13,025 | $10,670 | $12,353 | $12,051 | $11,171 | $10,221 | $11,827 |
| Total GDP | $344.9M | $499M | $447.7M | $547.5M | $558.4M | $545.1M | $505.5M | $590.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Spanish Town CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | 648,541 tn | 4.18 tn | 18,764.3 tons/km² |
| Saint Catherine Parish | 2,180,994 tn | 4.03 tn | 1,835.4 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
Spanish Town CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 648,541 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.18 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 18,764.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 46.4 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 24.6 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 41.6 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 48.7 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 39.3 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 24 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 39.8 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 18 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/6/11 | 9:29 AM | 4.2 | 38.3 km | 4,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 7/14/08 | 1:06 AM | 3.9 | 19.9 km | 16,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Spanish Town
Spanish Town is the capital and the largest town in the parish of St. Catherine in the county of Middlesex, Jamaica. It was the former Spanish and English capital of Jamaica from the 16th to the 19th century. The town is home to numerous memorials, t..
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