North Abaco
District of The Bahamas
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North Abaco is one of the districts of the Bahamas, on the Abaco Islands. It has a population of 9,578 according to the 2010 census.[1]
District of North Abaco
North Abaco | |
|---|---|
| Motto: "No Excuses, No Limits" | |
.svg) Location of the District of North Abaco | |
| Coordinates: 26°47′N 77°26′W | |
| Country |  Bahamas |
| Island | Abaco |
| Established | 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 207 km2 (80 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 9,578 |
| • Density | 46/km2 (120/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 242 |
Some of the more well-known settlements within this district include:
- Wood Cay
- Crown Haven
- Cedar Harbour
- Coopers Town
- Fire Road Village
- Black Wood Village
- New Plymouth
- Treasure Cay
- Murphy Town
- Dundas Town
Transportation
The area is served by Treasure Cay Airport.
Politics
For elections to the Parliament of the Bahamas, the district is represented by the North Abaco constituency.
