North Andros Explained

Official Name:District of North Andros
Native Name:North Andros
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Type1:Island
Subdivision Name1:Andros
Government Type:District Council
Leader Title1:Chief Councillor
Leader Name1:Brian O’Neal Cleare
Leader Title2:Deputy Chief Councillor
Leader Name2:Granville Coleby
Established Title:Established
Established Date:1996
Population As Of:2022
Population Total:4,069[1]
Timezone:EST
Utc Offset:−5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:−4
Coordinates:24.7669°N -78.0961°W
Area Code:242

North Andros is one of the 31 districts of the Bahamas. It is also the largest district (in area) in the country. It has some of the largest settlements on Andros Island and many churches as well. The population (2022 Census) is 4,069.[2]

Churches

There are a number of church denominations represented within Andros. In North Andros, the Anglican Episcopal Church has a presence through St. Margaret's Parish. This parish consist of two churches: St. Margaret's, located in the settlement of Nicholl's Town; and St. Mary Magdalene, located in the settlement of Mastic Point. There are two denominations of Methodist Churches. (MCCA) Wesley Methodist church is located in Mastic Point, while Wesley Mt. Zion is at Nicholl's Town. (BCMC) Wesley Methodist is located at Mastic Point. There is also the Church of God of Prophecy. Branches may be found in Lowe Sound, Mastic Point, Staniard Creek and Conch Sound, the latter having the most membership. The Church of God of Prophecy in Conch Sound is home for the "Rushin" Bahamian Culture that is held on a yearly basis around New Year's time.

Settlements

Prevalent settlements in North Andros are:

External

24.7669°N -78.0961°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census population and housing . Bahamas Gov . 17 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Census population and housing . Bahamas Gov . 17 April 2023.