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West End, Bahamas

West Grand Bahama · Bahamas

West End is a small city in West Grand Bahama, Bahamas with a population of 12,724. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

12,724 Population 8/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
52.2 in Annual Rain
America / Nassau Timezone

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About West End

West End

West End is the oldest town and westernmost settlement on the Bahamian island of Grand Bahama. It is agreed by most academics and lawmakers that West End is the current capital of Grand Bahama, contrary to the popular belief that Freeport is the capital of the island. Yet however, some lawmakers continue to insist that Freeport City is the legitimate capital of Grand Bahama. It is also the third largest settlement in The Bahamas. There is one airport in West End, West End Airport, which serves mostly private aircraft. Since the 1950s, the settlement of West End has fluctuated with the rise and fall of the adjacent resort developments.

People

Population12,724
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain52.2 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population12,724
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates26.6871°, -78.9770°
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau
Country🇧🇸 Bahamas
State / ProvinceWest Grand Bahama
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.2 inches (1,325 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About West End

West End is a small city in Bahamas (West Grand Bahama) with a population of 12,724. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.2 inches. The timezone is America/Nassau.

Climate in West End

West End 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
West End has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.1°F
41% above Bahamas avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,525.7 sq mi (3,951.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates26.6871°N, 78.9770°W
TimezoneAmerica/Nassau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above Bahamas avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

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 38 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 1 255 km
2022 Ian Category 4 238 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 35 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 252 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 53 km
2017 Irma Category 4 271 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 3 km
2012 Sandy Category 1 180 km
2011 Irene Category 2 173 km
2007 Noel Category 1 249 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 98 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 215 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 113 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 39 km
2004 Frances Category 3 18 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 267 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 134 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 201 km
1999 Irene Category 1 126 km
1996 Bertha Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in

West End has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 68°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in West End

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West End Primary School
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Radio Stations near West End

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Global 99.5 FM AAC+ 32 kbps

Hotels in West End

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Marlin Cove
Bootle bay fishing lodge
Paradise Cove
The Inn at Old Bahama Bay

Restaurants in West End

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bootleggers Bar and Grill

Cafes in West End

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coffee on the Bay

Clinics in West End

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

West End Community Clinic

Breweries in West End

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Bahamian Brewery&Beverages

Airports Near West End

4 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in West End

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God of Prophecy
Faith Church of the Nazarene
Saint Mary Magdalene Church
Saint Peter's Baptist church

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Nassau
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)

🇧🇸 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 West End

What is the population of West End?

West End has a population of 12,724 residents and is located in Bahamas. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 1,525.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in West End?

West End has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.2 inches.

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