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May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica – Jamaica Flag

Current Date And Time In May Pen, Jamaica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:29:41 EST
State: Clarendon
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 44,755
District: May Pen Proper

📍 Cities Near To May Pen


Find cities, states and countries closest to May Pen in Clarendon, Jamaica with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around May Pen.

📍 May Pen Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for May Pen from our regional database:

State / RegionClarendon
DistrictMay Pen Proper
Total Population44,755
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude17.9645° N
Center Longitude-77.2452° E
Elevation81 m (266 ft)
UTC Time Zone-05:00
Population Rank in Clarendon#1 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Above Rocks Above Rocks26 42 23
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Albert Town Albert Town30 48 26
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Alexandria Alexandria25 40 21
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Alligator Pond Alligator Pond22 36 19
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Balaclava Balaclava30 48 26
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bog Walk Bog Walk18 30 16
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bull Savannah Bull Savannah23 38 20
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Chapelton Chapelton8 13 7
North (N)
National Flag Of Coleyville Coleyville24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ewarton Ewarton18 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gayle Gayle29 47 26
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hayes Hayes6 10 5
South (S)
National Flag Of Islington Islington35 56 30
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kellits Kellits14 23 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Limit Limit20 32 17
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To May Pen


States and regions closest to Clarendon (home state of May Pen), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hanover Hanover66 107 58
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kingston Kingston29 46 25
East (E)
National Flag Of Manchester Manchester20 32 17
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Portland Parish Portland Parish55 89 48
East (E)
National Flag Of Saint Andrew Parish Saint Andrew Parish32 52 28
East (E)
National Flag Of Saint Ann Parish Saint Ann Parish26 41 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Saint Catherine Parish Saint Catherine Parish13 21 12
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Saint James Parish Saint James Parish51 81 44
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Saint Mary Parish Saint Mary Parish30 49 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Saint Thomas Parish Saint Thomas Parish53 85 46
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To May Pen


Countries bordering or closest to Jamaica, with aerial distance and compass direction from May Pen's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aruba Aruba622 1,002 540
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas478 770 416
North (N)
National Flag Of Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba730 1,174 634
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands272 438 236
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Costa Rica Costa Rica722 1,161 627
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba238 383 207
North (N)
National Flag Of Curacao Curacao689 1,109 599
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Dominican Republic Dominican Republic470 756 408
East (E)
National Flag Of Haiti Haiti334 537 290
East (E)
National Flag Of Honduras Honduras625 1,006 543
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to May Pen. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Clarendon, Jamaica.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
May Pen (You)Clarendon44,755
HayesClarendon9,7019.9S
ChapeltonClarendon4,51413.4N
Old HarbourSaint Catherine Parish26,02414.6E
Race CourseClarendon2,97414.9SSW
Old Harbour BaySaint Catherine Parish7,91216.8ESE
Lionel TownClarendon5,36217.2S
PorusManchester5,92319.3WNW
Point HillSaint Catherine Parish5,34420.1NE
Lluidas ValeSaint Catherine Parish3,16320.8NNE
Rocky PointClarendon3,15221.3S

🏆 Clarendon City Rankings

How does May Pen rank within Clarendon? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where May Pen appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
May Pen ⭐44,755
Hayes9,701
Lionel Town5,362
Chapelton4,514
Rocky Point3,152
Race Course2,974
Kellits2,631
Limit2,321

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tinson Pen Airport
IATA: KTP
45 km (28 mi) from May Pen
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Clarendon Cities
May Pen ranks #1 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to May Pen? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where May Pen Sits on the Map

May Pen sits inside Clarendon, Jamaica and ranks #1 of 8 cities in Clarendon by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from May Pen to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from May Pen outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to May Pen and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack May Pen against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Clarendon city rankings

🌎 Beyond May Pen: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to May Pen and the countries closest to May Pen by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Jamaica. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from May Pen, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around May Pen at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through May Pen

If you're stringing together stops in Clarendon, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from May Pen — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 May Pen MapView the May Pen map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ May Pen Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Clarendon OverviewExplore the Clarendon state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Jamaica Country DataGet complete Jamaica data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From May Pen

Which cities are closest to May Pen?

See the Cities Near To May Pen table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Clarendon by population and density.

How is the distance from May Pen to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of May Pen and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the May Pen map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from May Pen will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from May Pen to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around May Pen?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of May Pen. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Clarendon city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does May Pen compare in size to the cities near it?

May Pen ranks #1 of 8 cities in Clarendon by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to May Pen?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to May Pen is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), about 45 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.