What is the Capital of Jamaica?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Jamaica is Kingston. Jamaica is located in Caribbean, North America, with a population of 2,825,544. The official currency is the Jamaican dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Kingston at a glance
| Capital city | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Country | Jamaica |
| Region | Caribbean, North America |
| Country population | 2,825,544 (139th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-05:00 |
| Currency | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
| Calling code | +1876 |
| Emergency number | 119 (police) / 110 (fire & ambulance) |
| Driving side | Left |
Jamaica in context
- Jamaica covers 10,991 km², making it the 159th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 257 people per km² ranks 40th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Jamaica has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 2,825,544 people, Jamaica holds about 7.5% of the population of Caribbean.
- That is roughly 0.5% of the North America total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Jamaica has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Jamaica is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Jamaica — FAQ
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
Is Kingston the largest city in Jamaica?
Yes — Kingston is both the capital and the largest city of Jamaica.
What country is Kingston in?
Kingston is the capital city of Jamaica.
What continent is Kingston in?
Kingston, the capital of Jamaica, is located in North America.
Is Kingston the capital of Jamaica?
Yes — Kingston is the capital of Jamaica.
Kingston is the capital of which country?
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, in Caribbean.
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