List of Bahrain Governorates and Capitals

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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 NameCapital CityRegionArea (km²)Population (Latest Census)
1AcklinsSpring PointSouthern Bahamas389565
2Berry IslandsBullocks HarbourNorthwest Bahamas31807
3BiminiAlice TownWestern Bahamas231,988
4Black PointBlack PointExuma Chain12414
5Cat IslandArthur's TownCentral Bahamas3891,647
6Central AbacoMarsh HarbourNorthern Bahamas1,18617,224
7Central AndrosFresh CreekAndros Islands3,4403,442
8Central EleutheraGovernor's HarbourEleuthera1102,405
9Crooked IslandColonel HillSouthern Bahamas148330
10East Grand BahamaHigh RockGrand Bahama1,20811,355
11ExumaGeorge TownExuma Chain2097,376
12FreeportFreeportGrand Bahama55826,910
13Fresh CreekFresh CreekAndros Islands662,576
14Grand CayBullocks HarbourNorthern Bahamas18383
15Harbour IslandDunmore TownEleuthera101,702
16Hope TownHope TownAbaco Islands723,500
17InaguaMatthew TownSouthern Bahamas1,671969
18Long IslandClarence TownCentral Bahamas5963,094
19Mangrove CayMoxey TownAndros Islands93898
20MayaguanaAbraham's BaySoutheast Bahamas285277
21Moore's IslandHard BargainAbaco Islands261,004
22North AbacoCooper's TownNorthern Bahamas8968,700
23North AndrosNicholls TownAndros Islands1,6714,876
24North EleutheraSpanish WellsEleuthera773,821
25Ragged IslandDuncan TownSouthern Bahamas2372
26Rum CayPort NelsonCentral Bahamas7890
27San SalvadorCockburn TownEastern Bahamas163824
28South AbacoSandy PointAbaco Islands5297,537
29South AndrosCongo TownAndros Islands5593,592
30South EleutheraRock SoundEleuthera5182,973
31New ProvidenceNassauCentral Bahamas207296,947

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.

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