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Cooper's Town
ℹ️Practical info — Cooper's Town
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🌤 Weather — 5 days
📍 Nearby
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💡 Tips
- Stop here for provisions if you are heading further north, as it is the last major settlement.
- Engage with the friendly locals; the town has a strong community vibe.
- The shoreline here is rocky; it's better for coastal walks than swimming.
- Bring insect repellent as the sand flies can be active during sunrise and sunset.
🍽 Food
A rich, savory local specialty, ask at the neighborhood diners.
A sweet side dish commonly served with freshly caught fish.
Dense, slightly sweet bread great for soaking up stews.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Look for locally produced neem oil and soaps in pharmacies or small shops.
Occasionally available from artisans working near the main road.
First-rate for a quiet evening stroll with views of the Sea of Abaco.
A peaceful spot to sit under the shade of native trees.
Water temperature…
Cooper's Town is the northernmost major settlement on the island of Great Abaco in the Bahamas. The town was founded in the 1870s by the Cooper family from Grand Bahama, who gave the town its name. Originally, residents made a living from harvesting sea sponges and growing grapefruits, which brought modest prosperity to the region in the late 19th century. Cooper's Town is nationally known as the home of Hubert Ingraham, who served as Prime Minister of the Bahamas for three terms. Geographically, the settlement is located on a narrow neck of land surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Little Abaco Bank. The local economy is now primarily based on commercial fishing, particularly the harvesting of lobsters and conch. Despite its political significance, the town has remained a quiet, close-knit community valued for its traditional Bahamian way of life and hospitality.
- Location: Bahamas
- Nearby: Mount Pleasant (6 km)
- Population: ~8.413 (2016)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jan–Mar.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Rain mm | 47 | 46 | 57 | 70 | 104 | 141 | 138 | 136 | 178 | 104 | 55 | 45 |
Geography
Facts
- Founded in the 1870s by settlers from Grand Bahama.
- Hometown of former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham.
- Major center for commercial lobster fishing in Abaco.
- Once a hub for the cultivation and export of grapefruits.
- The settlement is located on a narrow part of Great Abaco Island.
- Features a modern clinic and several educational facilities.
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