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Bahrain is divided into 12 Governorates, or qarks, each named after their capital city. Here is a list of the 12 Governorates in alphabetical order:
The Bahamas is an island country in the Atlantic Ocean, located southeast of Florida and north of Cuba and the Caribbean Sea. The country is spread across hundreds of islands and cays, and it is divided into 31 districts that handle local administration and community services. Nassau, located on New Providence Island, is the national capital and also the largest city in the country.
Most of the population lives on New Providence and Grand Bahama islands, while many smaller islands are home to quiet settlements, beaches, fishing communities, and tourism resorts. The Bahamas is known for its clear waters, coral reefs, and island-based economy driven mainly by tourism and financial services.
Key Facts
- National capital: Nassau
- Total population: 412,623 (Official estimate 2024)
- Total area: 13,943 km² (5,383 sq miles)
- Currency: Bahamian Dollar ($, BSD)
- Bordering countries: None - island nation
- Total Districts: 31
- Total Islands and Cays: More than 700
List of Districts and Capitals of the Bahamas
Total districts shown: 31 | Combined population: 412,623 | Combined area: 13,943 km²
| # | District Name | Capital City | Region | Area (km²) | Population (Latest Census) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acklins | Spring Point | Southern Bahamas | 389 | 565 |
| 2 | Berry Islands | Bullocks Harbour | Northwest Bahamas | 31 | 807 |
| 3 | Bimini | Alice Town | Western Bahamas | 23 | 1,988 |
| 4 | Black Point | Black Point | Exuma Chain | 12 | 414 |
| 5 | Cat Island | Arthur's Town | Central Bahamas | 389 | 1,647 |
| 6 | Central Abaco | Marsh Harbour | Northern Bahamas | 1,186 | 17,224 |
| 7 | Central Andros | Fresh Creek | Andros Islands | 3,440 | 3,442 |
| 8 | Central Eleuthera | Governor's Harbour | Eleuthera | 110 | 2,405 |
| 9 | Crooked Island | Colonel Hill | Southern Bahamas | 148 | 330 |
| 10 | East Grand Bahama | High Rock | Grand Bahama | 1,208 | 11,355 |
| 11 | Exuma | George Town | Exuma Chain | 209 | 7,376 |
| 12 | Freeport | Freeport | Grand Bahama | 558 | 26,910 |
| 13 | Fresh Creek | Fresh Creek | Andros Islands | 66 | 2,576 |
| 14 | Grand Cay | Bullocks Harbour | Northern Bahamas | 18 | 383 |
| 15 | Harbour Island | Dunmore Town | Eleuthera | 10 | 1,702 |
| 16 | Hope Town | Hope Town | Abaco Islands | 72 | 3,500 |
| 17 | Inagua | Matthew Town | Southern Bahamas | 1,671 | 969 |
| 18 | Long Island | Clarence Town | Central Bahamas | 596 | 3,094 |
| 19 | Mangrove Cay | Moxey Town | Andros Islands | 93 | 898 |
| 20 | Mayaguana | Abraham's Bay | Southeast Bahamas | 285 | 277 |
| 21 | Moore's Island | Hard Bargain | Abaco Islands | 26 | 1,004 |
| 22 | North Abaco | Cooper's Town | Northern Bahamas | 896 | 8,700 |
| 23 | North Andros | Nicholls Town | Andros Islands | 1,671 | 4,876 |
| 24 | North Eleuthera | Spanish Wells | Eleuthera | 77 | 3,821 |
| 25 | Ragged Island | Duncan Town | Southern Bahamas | 23 | 72 |
| 26 | Rum Cay | Port Nelson | Central Bahamas | 78 | 90 |
| 27 | San Salvador | Cockburn Town | Eastern Bahamas | 163 | 824 |
| 28 | South Abaco | Sandy Point | Abaco Islands | 529 | 7,537 |
| 29 | South Andros | Congo Town | Andros Islands | 559 | 3,592 |
| 30 | South Eleuthera | Rock Sound | Eleuthera | 518 | 2,973 |
| 31 | New Providence | Nassau | Central Bahamas | 207 | 296,947 |
Largest Districts by Area
- Central Andros - 1,328 sq mi (3,440 km²)
- Inagua - 645 sq mi (1,671 km²)
- North Andros - 645 sq mi (1,671 km²)
- East Grand Bahama - 466 sq mi (1,208 km²)
- Central Abaco - 458 sq mi (1,186 km²)
- North Abaco - 346 sq mi (896 km²)
- Long Island - 230 sq mi (596 km²)
- South Andros - 216 sq mi (559 km²)
Most Populous Districts
- New Providence - Population: 296,947 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Freeport - Population: 26,910 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Central Abaco - Population: 17,224 (Official Estimate 2024)
- East Grand Bahama - Population: 11,355 (Official Estimate 2024)
- North Abaco - Population: 8,700 (Official Estimate 2024)
- South Abaco - Population: 7,537 (Official Estimate 2024)
- Exuma - Population: 7,376 (Official Estimate 2024)
- North Andros - Population: 4,876 (Official Estimate 2024)
Smallest Districts by Area
- Harbour Island - 4 sq mi (10 km²)
- Black Point - 5 sq mi (12 km²)
- Grand Cay - 7 sq mi (18 km²)
- Bimini - 9 sq mi (23 km²)
- Ragged Island - 9 sq mi (23 km²)
- Moore's Island - 10 sq mi (26 km²)
Districts by Regional Grouping
- Northern Bahamas: Central Abaco, North Abaco, Grand Cay
- Grand Bahama: Freeport, East Grand Bahama
- Andros Islands: Central Andros, Fresh Creek, Mangrove Cay, North Andros, South Andros
- Eleuthera: Central Eleuthera, Harbour Island, North Eleuthera, South Eleuthera
- Exuma Chain: Black Point, Exuma
- Central Bahamas: Cat Island, Long Island, Rum Cay, New Providence
- Southern Bahamas: Acklins, Crooked Island, Inagua, Ragged Island
- Eastern Bahamas: San Salvador
- Southeast Bahamas: Mayaguana
- Western Bahamas: Bimini
Landlocked Districts
- None - all districts have coastline access because the Bahamas is an island nation.
Districts with Coastline
- All 31 districts of the Bahamas have coastline access.
Districts Sharing Borders with Other Countries
- None - the Bahamas is an island nation with no land borders.
Sources
- Government of the Bahamas
- Bahamas Department of Statistics
- World Bank - Bahamas Data
- CIA World Factbook - Bahamas
- Encyclopaedia Britannica - Bahamas
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