May Pen Population 2026
May Pen has a population of 44,755, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇯🇲 Jamaica, located in Clarendon. Roughly 1.6% of Jamaica's population lives here. It is about 21× smaller than Kingston, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
44,755
Rank in Jamaica
#6
Coordinates
17.96°N, 77.25°W
~81 m elevation · America/Jamaica
Distance to capital (Kingston)
48 km
30 miles, straight line
Cities near May Pen
- Old Harbour26,024 people · ~15 km away
- Mandeville47,115 people · ~29 km away
- Linstead20,660 people · ~30 km away
- Spanish Town145,018 people · ~31 km away
- Portmore102,861 people · ~38 km away
- Kingston937,700 people · ~48 km away
FAQ
What is the population of May Pen?
May Pen has a population of 44,755 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Jamaica.
What region is May Pen in?
May Pen is located in Clarendon, Jamaica.
Is May Pen the capital of Jamaica?
No, the capital of Jamaica is Kingston, about 48 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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