Ocho Rios Population 2026
Ocho Rios has a population of 26,503, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇯🇲 Jamaica, located in Saint Ann Parish. Roughly 0.9% of Jamaica's population lives here. It is about 35× smaller than Kingston, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
26,503
Rank in Jamaica
#7
Coordinates
18.41°N, 77.10°W
~6 m elevation · America/Jamaica
Distance to capital (Kingston)
56 km
35 miles, straight line
Cities near Ocho Rios
- Linstead20,660 people · ~31 km away
- Spanish Town145,018 people · ~49 km away
- May Pen44,755 people · ~52 km away
- Old Harbour26,024 people · ~52 km away
- Portmore102,861 people · ~54 km away
- Kingston937,700 people · ~56 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Ocho Rios?
Ocho Rios has a population of 26,503 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Jamaica.
What region is Ocho Rios in?
Ocho Rios is located in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica.
Is Ocho Rios the capital of Jamaica?
No, the capital of Jamaica is Kingston, about 56 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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