Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands
Cockburn Town is a small town in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 3,720. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, spreading across most of Grand Turk Island. It was founded in 1681 by salt collectors.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,720 |
| Population Density | 554 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 21.4612°, -71.1419° |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk |
| Country | 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (726 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town is a small town in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 3,720. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is America/Grand_Turk.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Turks and Caicos Islands avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 21.4612°N, 71.1419°W |
| Timezone | America/Grand_Turk |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 1.6 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in |
Cockburn Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (1.2").
Radio Stations near Cockburn Town
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
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Museums in Cockburn Town
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turks and Caicos National Museum |
Libraries in Cockburn Town
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Public Library | 0.0 |
Hotels in Cockburn Town
4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cockburn Town
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cockburn Town
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cockburn Town
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cockburn Town
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Cockburn Town
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cockburn Town
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| JAGS McCartney International Airport | GDT | Medium Airport |
| South Caicos Airport | XSC | Medium Airport |
| Harold Charles International Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Caicos Airport | MDS | Small Airport |
| Salt Cay Airport | SLX | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Cockburn Town
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| General Post Office | |
| Philatelic Bureau |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cockburn Town
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bible Baptist Church | |
| Outreach Ministries of Love | |
| Saint Mary's Pro-Cathedral | |
| Saint Thomas Rectory | |
| Seventh Day Adventist Church Ebenezer | |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God |
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UFO Sightings Near Cockburn Town
2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Cockburn Town.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grand turk (caribbean) | 2012 | Gold egg seen from cruise ship |
| Turks/caicos | 1999 | A formation of 2 groups of steady white lights moving fast and silently from W to E across the night sky 40 m SSW of Turks |
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What is the population of Cockburn Town?
Cockburn Town has a population of 3,720 residents and is located in Turks and Caicos Islands. The population density is 554 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cockburn Town?
Cockburn Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.
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