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{{Short description|District of The Bahamas}}
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|population_total = 4,069<ref>{{cite web |title=Census population and housing |url=https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/c0d9fae8-54df-49e3-b4b9-92e29e0b264c/2022+CENSUS+PRELIMINARY+RESULTS_FINAL+April+12+2023.pdf?MOD=AJPERES |website=Bahamas Gov |access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref>
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'''North Andros''' is one of the [[Local government in the Bahamas|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, Bahamas|Andros Island]] and many churches as well. The population (2010 Census) is 3,898.<ref>[http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/c5a2e1ee-0b52-40ec-aa61-3e66c7ce4b8c/NORTH+ANDROS+POPULATION+BY+SETTLEMENT_2010+CENSUS.pdf?MOD=AJPERES NORTH ANDROS POPULATION BY SETTLEMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF OCCUPIED DWELLINGS: 2010 CENSUS] - Bahamas Department of Statistics</ref>Andros Island some 2,300 square miles is the largest island in the Bahamas and is rich in history, culture and ancient rituals. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docsbay.net/andros-bahamas-government|title=Andros - Bahamas Government|last=The Commonwealth of the Bahamas|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-28}}</ref> Crooked Island is a very secluded island with an abundance of bird life that thrives and the cliffs and reefs. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://docsbay.net/crooked-island-bahamas-government|title=Crooked island - Bahamas Government|last=The Commonwealth of the Bahamas|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2019-09-29}}</ref>
'''North Andros''' is one of the [[Local government in the Bahamas|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, Bahamas|Andros Island]] and many churches as well. The population (2022 Census) is 4,069.<ref>{{cite web |title=Census population and housing |url=https://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/c0d9fae8-54df-49e3-b4b9-92e29e0b264c/2022+CENSUS+PRELIMINARY+RESULTS_FINAL+April+12+2023.pdf?MOD=AJPERES |website=Bahamas Gov |access-date=17 April 2023}}</ref>


== Churches ==
== Churches ==


There are a number of church denominations represented within Andros. In North Andros, the Anglican Episcopal Church has a presence through [https://web.archive.org/web/20090406185039/http://www.stmargaretsandros.org/ 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.
There are a number of church denominations represented within Andros. In North Andros, the Anglican Episcopal Church has a presence through [https://web.archive.org/web/20090406185039/http://www.stmargaretsandros.org/ 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.{{Explain|date=February 2023}}


== Settlements ==
== Settlements ==
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 23 February 2024

District of North Andros
North Andros
Coordinates: 24°46′01″N 78°05′46″W / 24.76694°N 78.09611°W / 24.76694; -78.09611
Country Bahamas
IslandAndros
Established1996
Government
 • TypeDistrict Council
 • Chief CouncillorBrian O’Neal Cleare
 • Deputy Chief CouncillorGranville Coleby
Population
 (2022)
 • Total4,069[1]
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code242

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[edit]

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.[further explanation needed]

Settlements[edit]

Prevalent settlements in North Andros are:

  • Red Bays
  • Morgan's Bluff
  • Lowe Sound
  • Nicholls Town
  • Conch Sound
  • San Andros
  • Mastic Point
  • Stafford Creek
  • Blanket Sound
  • Staniard Creek
  • Love Hill

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Census population and housing" (PDF). Bahamas Gov. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  2. ^ "Census population and housing" (PDF). Bahamas Gov. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

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