Barrett Town Population 2026
Barrett Town has a population of 17,169, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇯🇲 Jamaica, located in Saint James Parish. Roughly 0.6% of Jamaica's population lives here. It is about 55× smaller than Kingston, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,169
Rank in Jamaica
#10
Coordinates
18.51°N, 77.80°W
~53 m elevation · America/Jamaica
Distance to capital (Kingston)
121 km
75 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saint James Parish
| City | Population | Rank in Jamaica |
|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | 82,867 | #4 |
Cities near Barrett Town
- Montego Bay82,867 people · ~13 km away
- Savanna-la-Mar16,553 people · ~48 km away
- Mandeville47,115 people · ~61 km away
- Ocho Rios26,503 people · ~75 km away
- May Pen44,755 people · ~85 km away
- Linstead20,660 people · ~92 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Barrett Town?
Barrett Town has a population of 17,169 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Jamaica.
What region is Barrett Town in?
Barrett Town is located in Saint James Parish, Jamaica.
Is Barrett Town the capital of Jamaica?
No, the capital of Jamaica is Kingston, about 121 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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