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George Town, Bahamas

Exuma · Bahamas

George Town is a small city in Exuma, Bahamas with a population of 7,314. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

7,314 Population 92/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
38.6 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About George Town

George Town

George Town is a town located on the island of Great Exuma in the Exuma district of the Bahamas. It had a population of 2,488 based on 2012 estimates.

People

Population7,314
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain38.6 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population7,314
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates23.5162°, -75.7867°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceExuma
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation38.6 inches (980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About George Town

George Town is a small city in Bahamas (Exuma) with a population of 7,314. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

George Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Bahamas avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area79.9 sq mi (207.0 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates23.5162°N, 75.7867°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.6"
2% above Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Melissa Category 2 93 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 58 km
2017 Irma Category 5 170 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 54 km
2015 Joaquin Category 4 101 km
2012 Sandy Category 2 55 km
2011 Irene Category 3 43 km
2008 Ike Category 4 269 km
2004 Frances Category 4 100 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 210 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 162 km
1999 Dennis Category 1 198 km
1998 Georges Category 1 283 km
1996 Lili Category 3 42 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 189 km
1995 Erin Category 1 65 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 210 km
1985 Kate Category 2 170 km
1981 Gert Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (29°C) 3.0 in
August 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in

George Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 72°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in George Town

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
George Town Primary School
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Libraries in George Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
George Town Public Library0.0

Hotels in George Town

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Augusta Bay
Exuma Beach Resort
Exuma Palms Hotel
Grand Isle Resort & Residences
Hideaways Exuma
Peace and Plenty
Sandals Emerald Bay
Two Turtles Inn

Restaurants in George Town

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Catch a Fire Bar
Cheater's Restaurant & Bar
Citty Wick Pizza
Eddie's Edgewater Restaurant & Bar
JJ's Restaurant
Shirley's Seafood
Sonia's

Cafes in George Town

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Driftwood Cafe
Towne Cafe

Monuments in George Town

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Salt Marker

Clinics in George Town

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BS #816465914
George Town Community Health Clinic

Gas Stations in George Town

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BS #341087752
BS #744780452

Banks in George Town

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Bahama's
Royal Bank of Canada
Scotia Bank

Airports Near George Town

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Deadman's Cay AirportLGIMedium Airport
Exuma International AirportGGTMedium Airport
Staniel Cay AirportTYMMedium Airport
Stella Maris AirportSMLMedium Airport
Black Point AirstripSmall Airport
Cape Santa Maria AirstripSmall Airport
Cave Cay AirstripSmall Airport
Darby Island AirportSmall Airport
Farmers Cay AirstripSmall Airport
Hawks Nest AirportSmall Airport
Hog Cay North AirportSmall Airport
Leaf Cay AirportSmall Airport
Lee Stocking AirportSmall Airport
Little Darby Island AirportSmall Airport
Rudder Cut Cay AirportSmall Airport
Sampson Cay AirportSmall Airport
Torch Cay AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in George Town

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Andrew's Anglican/Episcopal Church
St. John's Union Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nassau
Twinned With
St. Augustine

🇧🇸 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 George Town

What is the population of George Town?

George Town has a population of 7,314 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 79.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in George Town?

George Town has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.6 inches.

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