Categories in Negril
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Negril
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Other accommodation | 134 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Hotels and motels | 82 |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 46 |
| Tour operators | 29 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 21 |
| Travel agencies | 19 |
Negril Facts
| Area | 72.7 km² |
| Population | 26,927 |
| Male Population | 13,768 (51.1%) |
| Female Population | 13,159 (48.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +28.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +12.0% |
| Median Age | 26.5 years (Male: 26.7, Female: 26.4) |
| Neighborhoods | Negril |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.26844, -78.34810 |
| Postal Codes | JMDWD14 |
Map of Negril
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Negril Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,961 | 22,268 | 24,052 | 26,890 | 26,927 |
| Population Density | 288.4 / km² | 306.4 / km² | 330.9 / km² | 369.9 / km² | 370.4 / km² |
Negril Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 11.8% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negril | +28.3% | +20.8% | +11.8% |
| Westmoreland Parish | +41.9% | +18.9% | +8.4% |
| Jamaica | +38.7% | +17.2% | +7.5% |
Negril Median Age
Median Age: 26.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negril | 26.5 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Westmoreland Parish | 26.6 yrs | 26.4 yrs | 26.7 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Negril Population Density
Population Density: 370 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negril | 26,927 | 72.7 km² | 370 / km² |
| Westmoreland Parish | 144,363 | 789.9 km² | 183 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Negril Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
- 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 Negril
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Negril CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Negril | 107,967 tn | 4.01 tn | 1,485.4 tons/km² |
| Westmoreland Parish | 577,299 tn | 4 tn | 730.9 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 107,967 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.01 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 1,485.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4.6) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/21/13 | 3:37 PM | 4.1 | 17.3 km | 13,290 m | 6km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 36.4 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 8/31/11 | 7:30 AM | 4.4 | 63.4 km | 45,700 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 60.8 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/05 | 3:58 AM | 5.2 | 95.8 km | 2,100 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 5/15/03 | 1:58 AM | 3.5 | 80.4 km | 10,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 2/7/00 | 12:13 AM | 4.4 | 47.2 km | 5,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/95 | 12:44 PM | 3.2 | 80.3 km | 20,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/95 | 9:14 PM | 3.1 | 59.5 km | 10,000 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/93 | 1:40 AM | 4.5 | 75.4 km | 25,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Negril
Negril is a small (pop. 6,900) but widely dispersed beach resort town located across parts of two Jamaican parishes, Westmoreland and Hanover. is about an hour and fifteen minute drive on the coastal highway from Sir Donald Sangster International Ai..
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