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Bridgetown, Barbados
Saint Michael · Barbados
Bridgetown is a mid-size city in Saint Michael, Barbados with a population of 98,511. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bridgetown
Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". As of 2014, its metropolitan population stands at roughly 110,000.
People
Climate
| Population | 98,511 |
| Population Density | 6,567 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1073°, -59.6202° |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
| Country | 🇧🇧 Barbados |
| State / Province | Saint Michael |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 63.3 inches (1,607 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bridgetown
Bridgetown is a mid-size city in Barbados (Saint Michael) with a population of 98,511. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.3 inches. The timezone is America/Barbados.
Climate in Bridgetown
Bridgetown has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.1°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1306 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Barbados avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 15.0 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,567/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1073°N, 59.6202°W |
| Timezone | America/Barbados |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soufriere St. Vincent (171 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soufriere St. Vincent | Stratovolcano | 1,220 m (4,003 ft) | 1979 | 171 km |
| Qualibou | Caldera | 777 m (2,549 ft) | 1766 | 174 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in |
Bridgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 81°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 63.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (2.3").
Colleges & Universities in Bridgetown
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| American University of Barbados School of Medicine | University | — | Visit → |
| Barbados Community College (BCC) | College | — | — |
| BIU Residences | University | — | Visit → |
| Career Development Institute | College | — | — |
| Codrington College | College | — | — |
| Erdiston Teachers' Training College | College | — | Visit → |
| Frank Walcott Labour College | College | — | Visit → |
| Frank Worrel Hall | University | — | — |
| Keith Hunte Hall | University | — | — |
| McGill Bellairs Research Institute | University | — | Visit → |
| Queen's College | College | — | — |
| Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology | College | — | — |
| University of the West Indies (UWI) - Cave Hill Campus | University | — | — |
Schools in Bridgetown
39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ifill Education Inc. | — | — | — | — |
| Deacons Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hill Top Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Warrens ABC Preschool | — | — | — | — |
| St. Mary's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hindsbury Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| LITE Pre-school & Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Maria Holder Nursery, Government Hill | — | — | — | — |
| The Derrick Smith School & Vocational Centre | — | — | — | — |
| St. Giles Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Grazettes Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wesley Hall Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Al - Falah School | — | — | — | — |
| The Rock Christian Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Al - Falah School | — | — | — | — |
| Bright Start Daycare & Preschool | — | — | — | — |
| Trinity Academy Christian Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Stephen's Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Government Hill Nursery School | — | — | — | — |
| Eagle Hall Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ellerslie Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Belmont Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Springer Memorial School | — | — | — | — |
| Charles F. Broome Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| West Terrace Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Barbados O'Level Institute | — | — | — | — |
| The St. Michael School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Winifred's School | — | — | — | — |
| Combermere School | — | — | — | — |
| St Stephens Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Westbury Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Giles Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Harrison College | — | — | — | — |
| St. Leonard's Boys School | — | — | — | — |
| George Lamming Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lawrence T Gay Memorial School | — | — | — | — |
| Eden Lodge Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Matthew's Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Wesley Hall Infants School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Bridgetown
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBC 94.7 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| HOTT 95.3FM | reggae | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| VOB 92.9 FM | various | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Bimshire 106.1 FM | various | MP3 192 kbps | |
| SLAM 101.1 | hiphop, rap | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Unity FM 905 (LC) | news, pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Bridgetown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington House | ||||
| Barbados Museum | ||||
| Barbados National Archives | ||||
| Caribbean Wax Museum | ||||
| Concorde Experience | ||||
| Folkestone Marine Park and Museum | ||||
| George Washington House | ||||
| Gun Hill Signal Station | ||||
| Main Guard House and Clock Tower | ||||
| Nidhe Israel Museum | ||||
| Old Fire Station | ||||
| Sir Frank Hutson Sugar Museum | ||||
| St. Nicholas Abbey | ||||
| Sunbury Plantation House | ||||
| The Cricket Legends of Barbados Inc. |
Libraries in Bridgetown
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Eagle Hall Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Holetown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Oistins Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Six Roads Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tamarind Hall Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Valley Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bridgetown
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter's Road Fish Fry Village | |||||
| Berinda Cox Fish Market | |||||
| Cheapside Outdoor Market | |||||
| Cheapside Public Market | |||||
| Eagle Hall Market | |||||
| Fairchild Street Market Village | |||||
| Haymans Market | |||||
| Marhill Public Market | |||||
| Millie Ifill Fish Market | |||||
| Paynes Bay Fish Market | |||||
| Pelican Village Craft Centre | |||||
| SIx Roads Market | |||||
| Speightstown Fish Market | |||||
| The Bridgetown Fisheries Complex |
Hotels in Bridgetown
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bridgetown
48 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bridgetown
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Bridgetown
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Bridgetown
3 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Bridgetown
10 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bridgetown
14 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bridgetown
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bridgetown
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bridgetown
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bridgetown
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bridgetown
18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Bridgetown
23 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Bridgetown
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Bridgetown
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Breweries |
Stadiums & Teams in Bridgetown
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bridgetown
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Grantley Adams International Airport | BGI | Large Airport |
Post Offices in Bridgetown
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Eagle Hall Post Office | |
| General Post Office | |
| Warrens Post Office | |
| Welches Road Post Office |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Bridgetown
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison | Cultural | 2011 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridgetown
75 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abundant Life Assembly | |
| Advent Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| All Souls Anglican Church | |
| Ann Gill Memorial Methodist Church | |
| Bank Hall Church of the Nazarene | |
| Barbarees Hill Church of Christ | |
| Belmont Methodist Church | |
| Berean Bible Church | |
| Berean Bible Church | |
| Bethany Evangelical Church | |
| Bethel Evangelical Church | |
| Bethel Methodist Church | |
| Better Life Christian Union | |
| Black Rock Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Branch Office of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Breath Of Life Seventh Day Adventist Church | |
| Calvary Moravian Church | |
| Caribbean Evangelistic Fellowship Miracle Center | |
| Carrington Wesleyan Holiness Church | |
| Cathedral Church of Saint Michael and All Angels |
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Quick Facts
Around Bridgetown
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Bridgetown
45 places within 15 km
- • Batts Rock Beach
- • Bayshore Beach
- • Brandons Beach
- • Brighton Beach
- • Carlisle Bay
- + 25 more
- • Harrison's Cave
- • Fort Charles
- • St. Anne's Fort
- • Needhams Point Lighthouse
- • South Point Lighthouse
- • Mount Hillaby
- • Belfield Mansion
- • Empire Theatre Ruins
- • St. Joseph's Parish Church Ruins
- • Beach
- • Beach
- • Beach
- • Beach
- • Hackletons Cliff
- + 1 more
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Public Holidays in Barbados
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What is the population of Bridgetown?
Bridgetown has a population of 98,511 residents and is located in Barbados. The population density is 6,567 people per square mile, spread across 15.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bridgetown?
Bridgetown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 221 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.3 inches.