The 32 districts in The Bahamas (excluding New Providence) are:
Acklins
Berry Islands
Bimini
Black Point (Exuma)
Cat Island
Central Abaco
Central Andros
Central Eleuthera
City of Freeport (Grand Bahama)
Crooked Island
East Grand Bahama
Exuma
Grand Cay (Abaco)
Harbour Island (Eleuthera)
Hope Town (Abaco)
Inagua
Long Island
Mangrove Cay (Andros)
Mayaguana
Moore’s Island (Abaco)
North Abaco
North Andros
North Eleuthera
Ragged Island
Rum Cay
San Salvador
South Abaco
South Andros
South Eleuthera
Spanish Wells (Eleuthera)
West Grand Bahama
One district sometimes variably named or merged (e.g. “The Exumas & Ragged Island” combined) in different sources
The Bahamas is divided into 32 local government districts, covering all islands except New Providence (home to Nassau and about 70% of the population). Each district has elected councillors and town committee members who manage local affairs such as infrastructure, community projects, and public funds.
Here’s a breakdown by island group:
Abaco Districts (6)
Abaco is a major island group in the northern Bahamas, divided into six districts.
Central Abaco – Includes Marsh Harbour, the main settlement.
Grand Cay – A small island community off northern Abaco.
Hope Town – Famous for Elbow Cay and the candy-striped lighthouse.
Moore’s Island – A remote fishing community.
North Abaco – Covers communities like Treasure Cay and Coopers Town.
South Abaco – Includes Sandy Point and surrounding settlements.
Andros Districts (4)
Andros, the largest island in the Bahamas, is divided into four districts.
Central Andros – Includes Fresh Creek and nearby settlements.
Mangrove Cay – A smaller cay in central Andros.
North Andros – Covers Nicholl’s Town and surrounding areas.
South Andros – Includes settlements like Kemp’s Bay and Mangrove Cay.
Eleuthera Districts (5)
Eleuthera and its surrounding islands are split into five districts.
Central Eleuthera – Includes Governor’s Harbour.
Harbour Island – Famous for pink sand beaches.
North Eleuthera – Covers Spanish Wells and North Eleuthera mainland.
South Eleuthera – Includes Rock Sound and settlements to the south.
Spanish Wells – A fishing village on St. George’s Cay.
Grand Bahama Districts (3)
Grand Bahama Island has three districts.
City of Freeport – The nation’s second-largest city.
East Grand Bahama – Includes McLean’s Town and surrounding areas.
West Grand Bahama – Covers Eight Mile Rock and nearby settlements.
Other Family Island Districts (14)
The remaining islands each form their own district.
Acklins – Remote island with rich history.
Berry Islands – Known for yachting and fishing.
Bimini – Closest Bahamian island to the U.S.
Black Point (Exuma) – Small settlement in the Exuma chain.
Cat Island – Famous for Mount Alvernia (highest point in the Bahamas).
Crooked Island – Remote settlement with salt-raking history.
Exuma – Includes Great Exuma and Little Exuma.
Inagua – Known for salt production and bird sanctuary.
Long Island – Famous for Dean’s Blue Hole.
Mayaguana – Least developed inhabited island.
Ragged Island – Smallest district by population.
Rum Cay – Sparsely populated, rich in history.
San Salvador – Believed to be Columbus’s first landfall.
West Grand Bahama – Covered earlier under Grand Bahama.
Quick Facts
Total Districts: 32
Councillors: 110
Town Committee Members: 281
Elections: Every 5 years
Exclusion: New Providence (managed by central government)
Breakdown of districts by island group
✅ The official breakdown of all 32 districts by island group, with key settlements or features.
