Kingston: population and official figures
What is the population of Kingston?
Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, had 592,291 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 4 April 2011, according to a complete census (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Kingston rank among cities in Jamaica?
Of the 4 cities the UN table lists for Jamaica (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow many women and men live in Kingston?
Women and girls made up 51.8% of residents (306,782 female, 285,509 male).
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow big is Kingston?
It covers 149 km², about 3,975 people per km².
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyNotes from the UN table: Data refer to Kingston Metropolitan Area.
Who runs Kingston?
In Jamaica, cities and towns are run by municipal corporations: Councillors elected by first past the post in electoral divisions; mayor chosen by the councillors. Local planning and building control, markets, parish roads and drains, street lighting, public health enforcement, poor relief.
How local power works in Jamaica
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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