Five Cays
Settlement in Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom
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Five Cays is a settlement on the island of Providenciales (known locally as Provo) in the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory. It is located on the south coast of the island,[2] adjacent to the Providenciales International Airport. Along with The Bight and Blue Hills, Five Cays is one of the three original settlements on Provo.[3]
Country
United Kingdom
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Settlement | |
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| Coordinates: 21.764°N 72.260°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Overseas territory |  Turks and Caicos Islands |
| District | Providenciales |
| Population (2012) | |
• Settlement | 3,592[1] |
| Climate | BSh |
Five Cays is named for the five small limestone islands (cays)[4] that can be seen offshore from the settlement,[5] guarding Cooper Jack Bay. The five cays include: Middle Cay, Bay Cay, Sim Cay, Pusey Cay, and William Cay.[2]
