
Explore detailed interactive map of Jamaica featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.
Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.1096° N | 77.2975° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.1096 | -77.2975 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 6' 34" N | 77° 17' 51" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 6.5749' N | 77° 17.8505' W |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Kingston |
| Country Code | JAM |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 2,831,514 |
| Area (km²) | 10,991.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4,243.65 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 261.43 /km² |
| Elevation | 206 m / 677 ft |
Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Kingston, Jamaica's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Jamaica. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.
| State / Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Catherine Parish | 18.0364° N | -77.0564° W | 177 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint James Parish | 18.3923° N | -77.8596° W | 460 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| St. Elizabeth | 18.0788° N | -77.6994° W | 1 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Mary Parish | 18.3093° N | -76.9643° W | 273 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Thomas Parish | 17.97° N | -76.4332° W | 354 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kingston | 18.0179° N | -76.8099° W | 58 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Clarendon | 17.9557° N | -77.2405° W | 76 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hanover | 18.4098° N | -78.1336° W | 78 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manchester | 18.067° N | -77.5161° W | 639 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Portland Parish | 18.0844° N | -76.41° W | 444 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Jamaica, along with each city's aerial distance from Kingston, Jamaica's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | State | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | Kingston | 17.997° N | -76.7936° W | 65 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| New Kingston | Saint Andrew Parish | 18.0075° N | -76.7832° W | 99 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Spanish Town | Saint Catherine Parish | 17.9911° N | -76.9574° W | 31 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Portmore | Saint Catherine Parish | 17.971° N | -76.8869° W | 7 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montego Bay | Saint James Parish | 18.4712° N | -77.9188° W | 12 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandeville | Manchester | 18.0417° N | -77.5071° W | 609 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| May Pen | Clarendon | 17.9645° N | -77.2452° W | 81 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Old Harbour | Saint Catherine Parish | 17.9414° N | -77.109° W | 30 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Linstead | Saint Catherine Parish | 18.1368° N | -77.0317° W | 119 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Half Way Tree | Saint Andrew Parish | 18.0125° N | -76.7993° W | 72 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
The interactive map of Jamaica provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.
Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Jamaica's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.
The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Jamaica map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.
💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Jamaica. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!
The geographic center of Jamaica is located at approximately 18.11° N (Latitude) and 77.298° W (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.
Business professionals use Jamaica mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Jamaica.
You can explore countries near Jamaica by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.
Yes! Visit our Jamaica States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Jamaica.
Jamaica operates in UTC-05:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Jamaica Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.
Absolutely! Our Jamaica interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.
Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Jamaica including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Jamaica main profile for complete business intelligence data.
The Geographic Profile section summarizes Jamaica's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.
Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Jamaica ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.
Today, measured from Jamaica's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.
Jamaica's geographic center is approximately 2,016 km (1,253 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 8,179 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Jamaica's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Pacitan, Indonesia, roughly 1,429 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.
Kingston sits approximately 55 km (34 mi) W of Jamaica's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.