Jamaica Cities by Population 2026
5 Most Populated Jamaica Cities
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish Town | 177,582 | 1.26% |
| Portmore | 154,509 | -1.09% |
| Montego Bay | 121,023 | 0.63% |
| Kingston | 73,019 | -4.88% |
| Old Harbour | 38,623 | 1.95% |
| Old Harbour Bay | 24,591 | 5.13% |
| Linstead | 23,132 | 2.82% |
| Port Antonio | 22,832 | 2.93% |
| Savanna-la-Mar | 21,780 | -0.26% |
| Santa Cruz | 19,827 | 4.38% |
| Brown's Town | 18,013 | 4.71% |
| Mandeville | 17,755 | -4.88% |
| Falmouth | 16,691 | 4.45% |
| Runaway Bay | 15,336 | 3.9% |
| Bog Walk | 14,669 | 2.99% |
| Discovery Bay | 14,249 | 5.13% |
| Porus | 12,291 | 4.88% |
| Junction | 12,026 | 5.13% |
| Negril | 11,583 | 2.65% |
| Lucea | 11,373 | 3.16% |
| Hayes | 11,202 | 0.34% |
| Ewarton | 10,960 | 0.78% |
| Highgate | 10,379 | 3.3% |
| Grange Hill | 8,834 | 1.63% |
| Port Maria | 8,542 | 0.9% |
| Oracabessa | 8,103 | 4.15% |
| Ocho Rios | 7,030 | -4.88% |
| Annotto Bay | 6,740 | 0.76% |
| Spaldings | 6,634 | 2.82% |
| Buff Bay | 6,591 | 2.31% |
| May Pen | 6,563 | -4.87% |
| Christiana | 6,124 | -2.11% |
| St. Ann's Bay | 5,844 | -4.23% |
| Claremont | 5,328 | 5.13% |
| Frankfield | 5,204 | 2.66% |
| Yallahs | 4,163 | -4.89% |
| Balaclava | 3,812 | 2.14% |
| Lionel Town | 3,805 | 0.34% |
| Duncans | 3,719 | 2.2% |
| Black River | 3,681 | -2.46% |
| Clark's Town | 3,636 | 1.28% |
| Chapelton | 3,377 | -1.72% |
| Darliston | 2,291 | -0.13% |
| Gayle/Lucky Hill | 2,109 | -2.9% |
| Port Morant | 2,045 | -2.34% |
| Bath | 1,426 | -2.6% |
| Morant Bay | 870 | -4.92% |
Jamaica Overview
The largest city in Jamaica is Spanish Town, with a population of 177,582 people.
Jamaica is a country known for its beautiful beaches, and while it may frequently be seen as a tourist destination, it is also filled with towns and cities of residents who enjoy the natural scenery and the various industries that contribute to its economy. It is, however, also a popular tourist destination, particularly Montego Bay, which features a cruise terminal, resorts and amazing beaches. Surprisingly, Jamaica only has three officially designated cities - Kingston, Portmore, and Montego Bay. The country also has three counties that are subdivided into 14 parishes.
Jamaica’s population is primarily located within urbanized cities. However, there are still about 44% of residents who live in rural areas. The country is only the 168th largest in the world by area, and growing populations in urban areas have put serious stress on the country’s infrastructure and resources, which lead some to believe that urbanization of rural areas in the country is inevitable and necessary.
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