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Freeport, Bahamas

Freeport · Bahamas

Freeport is a small city in Freeport, Bahamas with a population of 26,910. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

26,910 Population 36/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
55.5 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About Freeport

Freeport

Lucaya is a suburb of Freeport, Bahamas, a city on the island of Grand Bahama, approximately 105 mi (160 km) east-northeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, together with Freeport it forms the second largest city in the Bahamas. Lucaya's primary industry is tourism.

People

Population26,910
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain55.5 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population26,910
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates26.5333°, -78.7000°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceFreeport
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation55.5 inches (1,409 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Freeport

Freeport is a small city in Bahamas (Freeport) with a population of 26,910. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.5 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Climate in Freeport

Freeport has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1189 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.6°C / 73°F 17° / 25.6° 48.6
Feb 23.3°C / 74°F 18.9° / 25.6° 33.6
Mar 23.9°C / 75°F 19.9° / 26.6° 42.3
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 21.4° / 27.3° 68.3
May 26.5°C / 80°F 23.7° / 28.4° 117.6
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 26.2° / 29.9° 182.9
Jul 29.3°C / 85°F 27.5° / 30.7° 131.1
Aug 29.5°C / 85°F 27.7° / 30.8° 130.0
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.4° 165.4
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 29.6° 120.6
Nov 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 27.8° 85.2
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 18.9° / 26.1° 63.8
Freeport has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Bahamas avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area750.6 sq mi (1,944.1 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates26.5333°N, 78.7000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 1 284 km
2022 Ian Category 3 271 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 35 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 226 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 35 km
2017 Irma Category 4 300 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 35 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 158 km
2011 Irene Category 2 149 km
2007 Noel Category 1 220 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 130 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 237 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 129 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 53 km
2004 Frances Category 3 36 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 236 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 118 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 180 km
1999 Irene Category 1 158 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 7.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in
December 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in

Freeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Freeport

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Young Men Training Association
Ruthnell Technical Institute
The Beacon School
Hugh W. Campbell Primary
Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Academy
Eight Mile Rock High School
Lewis Yard Primary School
Martin Town School
Tabernacle Baptist Cristian Academy
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Radio Stations near Freeport

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Global 99.5 FM AAC+ 32 kbps

Museums in Freeport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bahamas Maritime Museum

Libraries in Freeport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Sir Charles Hayward Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Freeport

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Port Lucaya Marketplace

Hotels in Freeport

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castaways Resort and Suits
Freeport Resort and Club
Royal Islander Hotel

Restaurants in Freeport

18 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Brother's
Donna's Kitchen
Flamingo Restaurant
Hartmans Place Da Crab House
Hot Pot
Madkap
Mary Ann's Restaurant and Lounge
Merport Bistro
Ms Natts
Mulligan's
Mum's Takeout Restaurant and Bar
Pier One
Pizza Hut
Royal Islander Restaurant
Ruby Swiss
The Front Page
The Galley
Zobras Express

Cafes in Freeport

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brunch Vibez
Color cafe
Grand Papa's
Mama's
Mr Koffee cafe
Silk Cafe Restaurant

Theatres in Freeport

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Regency Theatre

Clinics in Freeport

7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BS #205506904
Doctors Hospital
Eight Mile Rock Clinic
Ralpha Health Centre
The Art of Giving
The Kavala Medical Centre
Towncare Medical Center

Dentists in Freeport

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bright Smiles
BS #13427639714
Dr Larry L. Bain
Easy Dental Care

Veterinaries in Freeport

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribbean Veterinary Health & Healing Centre

Bus Stations in Freeport

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BS #1889317225

Gas Stations in Freeport

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BS #191986586
BS #3213319219
BS #9272496324
FOCOL
Freeport Jetwash
Freeport Jetwash
Petro Express
Queen's Highway Service Station

Banks in Freeport

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bahamas Law Enforcement Co-operative Credit Union
Bank of the Bahamas International
CIBC
Commonwealth Bank
First Carribbean International Bank
Public Workers' Co-operative Credit Union Limited
RBC
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Freeport

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rachael's Britannia Mini Mall

Gyms in Freeport

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mind Body & Soul Fitness
Nesbitt Fitness

Breweries in Freeport

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bahamian Brewery&Beverages

Stadiums & Teams in Freeport

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Freeport

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Grand Bahama International AirportFPOLarge Airport
Grand Bahama Auxiliary AirfieldSmall Airport
Walkers Cay AirportWKRSmall Airport
West End AirportWTDSmall Airport

Post Offices in Freeport

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Freeport Post Office
Hunter's Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Freeport

30 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Temple
Christ the King
Church of Christ
Church of God of Prophecy Healing and Transformation Center Hawksbill
Church of God Temple
Church of the Good Shepherd
Cummings Young Temple
Emmanual Baptist
First Baptist Church
Freeport Bible Church
Freeport Great Faith Ministry International
Harvest Temple Baptist church
Invaders for Christ Global Ministries
Kingdom Hall
Life Community Church
Mary Star of the Sea
New Destiny Kingdom Center
New Jerusalem Church of the Nazarene
Outreach Temple
Saint Stephen's
School of the Prophetic Ministry
Solid Rock Church Of The Nazarene
St Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Just Shall Live by Faith
The king is coming ministries
True Deliverance Ministry
Upper Zion Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nassau

🇧🇸 About Bahamas

Capital Nassau
Population 385,640
Area 13,940 km²
GDP (USD) $15,271,300,000
GDP per capita $38,232
HDI 0.820
Life expectancy 74.6 years
Internet users 94.8%
Urban population 81.3%
Currency BSD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1242
TLD .bs
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Bahamas

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 2 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 12 Majority Rule Day Majority Rule Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 3 Perry Christie Day Perry Christie Day
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 25 Whit Monday Whit Monday
Jul 10 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 7 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Oct 12 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Freeport

What is the population of Freeport?

Freeport has a population of 26,910 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 750.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Freeport?

Freeport has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.5 inches.

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