Nassau, Bahamas
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Nassau is the largest city and the capital of the Bahamas. Nassau is on New Providence Island. In 2008 about 260,000 people lived in Nassau. Nassau used to be named Charles Town.
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Coordinates: 25°4′N 77°20′W / 25.067°N 77.333°WCoordinates: 25°4′N 77°20′W / 25.067°N 77.333°W | |
Country | Bahamas |
Island | New Providence |
Rebuilt/Renamed | 1695 |
Area | |
• Total | 207 km2 (80 sq mi) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 248,948 |
• Density | 1,202.6/km2 (3,115/sq mi) |
• Metro density | 1,203/km2 (3,120/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Nassau, Bahamas Media
Prince George Wharf in Nassau Harbour. Ships from left to right are Carnival Fascination, Disney Magic, Carnival Sensation, and Majesty of the Seas.