Current Date And Time In Buff Bay, Jamaica
Friday, 14 August 2026
06:16:55 EST
State: Portland Parish
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 2,757
District: Buff Bay
Explore the interactive satellite map of Buff Bay, a city in Portland Parish, Jamaica, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Buff Bay — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Buff Bay.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Jamaica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.2329° N | 76.6612° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.2329 | -76.6612 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 13' 58" N | 76° 39' 40" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 13.9722' N | 76° 39.6708' W |
| City | Buff Bay |
| State | Portland Parish |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Buff Bay |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 2,757 |
| Area (km²) | 2.29 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.88 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,203.93 /km² |
| Elevation | 15 m / 49 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.2329, -76.6612 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Buff Bay to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Portland Parish.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Bay | Portland Parish | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Port Antonio | Portland Parish | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Moore Town | Portland Parish | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Manchioneal | Portland Parish | SE | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Portland Parish, the home state of Buff Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Port Antonio, Portland Parish's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Antonio | 18.1789° N | -76.4522° W | 2 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manchioneal | 18.0444° N | -76.2774° W | 9 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hope Bay | 18.1988° N | -76.5654° W | 50 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moore Town | 18.0777° N | -76.4258° W | 113 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tinson Pen Airport IATA: KTP 32 km (20 mi) from Buff Bay |
The exact GPS location of Buff Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Portland Parish. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Portland Parish state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Buff Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Buff Bay lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Jamaica map
Buff Bay sits within Portland Parish, Jamaica, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Buff Bay for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Portland Parish. › Browse every city in Portland Parish
Coordinates for Buff Bay in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Jamaica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Buff Bay are latitude 18.2329° and longitude -76.6612°. In directional format: 18.2329° N, 76.6612° W. These coordinates mark the center of Buff Bay in Portland Parish and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Buff Bay is a city in Portland Parish, Jamaica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Buff Bay. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Buff Bay sits at: Latitude 18° 13' 58" N and Longitude 76° 39' 40" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Buff Bay has a population of approximately 2,757 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Portland Parish.
The interactive satellite map of Buff Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.2329, -76.6612 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Buff Bay in Portland Parish. For broader context, explore the Portland Parish state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Buff Bay is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Buff Bay is approximately 23 km (14 mi) from Port Antonio, the capital of Portland Parish, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Portland Parish.
Buff Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Portland Parish.
The closest cities to Buff Bay include Hope Bay, Port Antonio, Moore Town. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Buff Bay, sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset is at 06:35 PM, giving a day length of 12h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Buff Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Buff Bay is approximately 2,030 km (1,261 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,105 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Buff Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sukorejo, Indonesia, roughly 1,410 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 city.
Buff Bay is approximately 30 km (18 mi) SW of Kingston, the national capital of Jamaica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.