Categories in May Pen
Auto Parts StoreCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationMechanicNew car dealersUsed car dealersFarmingWholesale GrocerWholesalersBoutiqueClothing storesShoe storesMobile phone storesChurchesCommunity CenterGovernment OfficeNon-Profit OrganizationReligious OrganizationSeventh-day Adventist ChurchShipping CompanyShipping ServiceElectronics StoreMobile Phone Repair ShopPhone Repair ServiceAppliance StoreConstruction of buildingsHardware storeHome Goods StoreHousing DevelopmentEducationHigh SchoolPreschoolArtistFashion DesignerGraphic DesignerMake-up ArtistMusicianPhotographerPhotography StudioRecording StudioBakeriesBars, pubs and tavernsCafesFast food restaurantsGrocery stores and supermarketsHealth and Beauty ShopIce Cream ShopInternet cafes
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in May Pen
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Shopping | 55 |
| Restaurants | 49 |
| Education | 41 |
| Clothing stores | 34 |
| Churches | 28 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 26 |
| Religion | 24 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 22 |
| Health and medical | 22 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 20 |
| Electronics stores | 19 |
| Car parts | 19 |
| Car repair | 18 |
| Beauty salons | 17 |
| Corporate management | 16 |
May Pen Facts
| Area | 92.4 km² |
| Population | 78,556 |
| Male Population | 39,675 (50.5%) |
| Female Population | 38,881 (49.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +27.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +2.3% |
| Median Age | 26 years (Male: 25.7, Female: 26.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Hazard, Paisley, Curatoe Hill |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.96454, -77.24515 |
| Postal Codes | JMDCN10, JMDCN17 |
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May Pen Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61,799 | 72,910 | 76,757 | 77,549 | 78,556 |
| Population Density | 669 / km² | 789.3 / km² | 830.9 / km² | 839.5 / km² | 850.4 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
May Pen Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Pen | +25.5% | +6.4% | +1% |
| Clarendon Parish | +38.6% | +17% | +7.4% |
| Jamaica | +38.7% | +17.2% | +7.5% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
May Pen Median Age
Median Age: 26 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Pen | 26 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Clarendon Parish | 26.1 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 25.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
May Pen Population Density
Population Density: 850 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Pen | 78,556 | 92.4 km² | 850 / km² |
| Clarendon Parish | 254,504 | 1,191 km² | 214 / 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
May Pen Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1300 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.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for May Pen
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
May Pen CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Pen | 319,712 tn | 4.07 tn | 3,461 tons/km² |
| Clarendon Parish | 1,019,150 tn | 4 tn | 855.7 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
May Pen CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 319,712 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.07 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 3,461 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* 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 | 75.7 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 44.1 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 70.6 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/16 | 6:00 PM | 4.3 | 78.4 km | 10,000 m | 6km ENE of Yallahs, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 22.2 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 51.4 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 69.7 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 39.9 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 85.8 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 71.5 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
May Pen
May Pen is the capital and largest town in the parish of Clarendon in the Middlesex County, Jamaica. It is located on the Rio Minho river (Jamaica's longest), and is a major market centre for the Parish. The population is estimated at around 60,000, ..
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