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Barrett Town

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Updated Friday, October 30, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Barrett Town month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Barrett Town are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 27–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and October the wettest (about 161 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.422.76310.5
February27.322.64610.8
March27.822.65011.3
April28.623.25411.8
May29.324.29811.4
June30.025.26311.3
July30.325.66112.0
August30.625.78211.3
September30.625.69211.1
October29.625.116110.4
November28.524.41059.6
December27.823.76510.0

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Gang violence by “Ski‑Mask” gang

    Series of murders, shootings and other crimes that terrorised Barrett Town; reported in 2023.

  2. Barrett Town declared peaceful again

    Report in 2019 that the community had improved after years of gang intimidation.

  3. Man killed at fish‑fry

    A recent homicide at a local fish‑fry venue in Barrett Town.

Current public leadership

  • Edmund Bartlett

    Tourism Minister and MP for St James East Central, representing Barrett Town; highlighted need to develop the area’s educational potential.

People associated with this place

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Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

  • Jamaica Gleaner

    Published article on Barrett Town’s educational potential and development plans (July 2026).

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01 · Overview

Barrett Town, in brief

Barrett Town lies in Saint James Parish, Jamaica

Barrett Town is a town in the parish of Saint James, Jamaica. It is situated at latitude 18.51491° N and longitude 77.80178° W.

Geographically, the settlement occupies a position on the north‑western side of the island, placing it within the coastal belt that borders the Caribbean Sea. The town’s coordinates locate it just inland from the Atlantic‑facing shoreline, a setting that influences local climate patterns and land use. As part of Saint James Parish, Barrett Town shares administrative boundaries with neighboring communities that together form a mosaic of residential, agricultural, and small‑scale commercial zones.

According to the GeoNames database, the population of Barrett Town totals 17 169 residents, a figure that reflects its role as a modestly sized urban centre within the parish. The demographic profile is shaped by the predominance of English (Jamaican) as the spoken language, aligning with the national linguistic landscape of Jamaica.

The town observes the America/Jamaica time zone, synchronising its daily rhythm with the island’s standard time without daylight‑saving adjustments. Economic transactions are conducted in the Jamaican dollar (JMD), the official currency of the country.

Although Barrett Town is not designated as a capital, its location within Saint James Parish situates it near the parish’s administrative hub, providing residents with access to regional services and infrastructure. The town’s placement on the island’s north‑western plain contributes to relatively flat terrain, supporting both residential development and agricultural activities that benefit from the fertile soils of the area.

Barrett Town’s geographic identity is reinforced by its inclusion in national mapping and statistical systems, as documented in the GeoNames record for Barrett Town. This entry records the town’s precise coordinates, population count, and administrative affiliations, offering a concise reference for cartographic and demographic purposes.

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01 · Q&A

Where is Barrett Town located and what are its coordinates?

Barrett Town is situated in Jamaica at geographic coordinates 18.5149, -77.8018, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Barrett Town?

Barrett Town has a recorded population of approximately 17,169 and observes the America/Jamaica time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Barrett Town?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Barrett Town include EN-JM, with JMD used for local transactions.

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