Categories in Discovery Bay
Auto Parts StoreCar WashChurchesHardware storeHousing DevelopmentEducationTourist AttractionBar & GrillBars, pubs and tavernsGrocery stores and supermarketsRestaurantsBeauty salonsApartment BuildingHoliday Apartment RentalHousing ComplexHotelsHotels and motelsLodgingTour OperatorVacation Home Rental AgencyVilla
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Discovery Bay
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 16 |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 14 |
| Hotels and motels | 10 |
| Other accommodation | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Churches | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
Discovery Bay Facts
| Area | 43.8 km² |
| Population | 10,261 |
| Male Population | 5,160 (50.3%) |
| Female Population | 5,101 (49.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +4.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -31.9% |
| Median Age | 27.1 years (Male: 26.9, Female: 27.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $6,918 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 18.45873, -77.39997 |
| Postal Codes | JMCAN10 |
Map of Discovery Bay
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Discovery Bay Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,803 | 14,182 | 15,062 | 15,090 | 10,261 | 10,379 | 10,166 |
| Population Density | 224.1 / km² | 324.2 / km² | 344.3 / km² | 344.9 / km² | 234.5 / km² | 237.2 / km² | 232.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridDiscovery Bay Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 31.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | +4.7% | -27.6% | -31.9% |
| Saint Ann Parish | — | — | — |
| Jamaica | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Discovery Bay Median Age
Median Age: 27.1 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | 27.1 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Saint Ann Parish | 27.1 yrs | 27.2 yrs | 26.9 yrs |
| Jamaica | 27.7 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Discovery Bay Population Density
Population Density: 235 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | 10,261 | 43.8 km² | 235 / km² |
| Saint Ann Parish | 178,889 | 1,231.8 km² | 145 / km² |
| Jamaica | 2.8 million | 10,985.3 km² | 252 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Discovery Bay Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1200 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Discovery Bay
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Discovery Bay Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,240 | $5,436 | $5,543 | $5,718 | $5,054 | $5,520 | $6,797 | $6,918 |
| Total GDP | $18M | $19.4M | $20.4M | $21.7M | $19.8M | $22.2M | $29.6M | $30.2M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Discovery Bay CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Bay | 30,677 tn | 2.99 tn | 701.2 tons/km² |
| Saint Ann Parish | 680,893 tn | 3.81 tn | 552.7 tons/km² |
| Jamaica | 10,854,676 tn | 3.92 tn | 988.1 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Discovery Bay CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,677 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.99 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 701.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/18 | 2:28 AM | 3.4 | 93.2 km | 10,000 m | 2km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/16/18 | 6:46 PM | 3.3 | 58 km | 10,000 m | 4km SW of Richmond, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 6:53 PM | 4 | 88.5 km | 14,190 m | 6km WSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/16 | 4:42 AM | 3.7 | 35.1 km | 15,160 m | 5km WNW of Kellits, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/12/14 | 1:44 AM | 3.3 | 72.6 km | 10,000 m | 7km N of Stony Hill, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 12/21/13 | 3:37 PM | 4.1 | 88.2 km | 13,290 m | 6km W of Savanna-la-Mar, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/20/13 | 5:34 AM | 3.2 | 91.9 km | 16,480 m | 10km SSW of Hope Bay, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/13 | 1:20 AM | 3.2 | 87 km | 10,000 m | 11km SSW of Port Royal, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/13 | 11:10 AM | 3.9 | 68.8 km | 7,400 m | 3km W of Darliston, Jamaica | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/11 | 3:07 PM | 4.7 | 82.1 km | 27,900 m | Jamaica region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Discovery Bay, Jamaica
Discovery Bay is a town in Saint Ann Parish on the northern coast of Jamaica. The city is also known locally as Dry Harbour Bay, because it sits in the shadow of the Dry Harbour Mountains in St. Ann. There is a dispute as to whether Christopher Colum..
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