Long Island, Bahamas
island in the Bahamas
Long Island is an island in the Bahamas. Its capital is Clarence Town. Long Island is one of the Districts of the Bahamas. It is known as the most scenic island in the Bahamas. The population is about 3,000 people.
District of Long Island | |
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| Coordinates: 23°10′35″N 75°05′46″W / 23.176499°N 75.096212°W | |
| Country |  Bahamas |
| Island | Long Island |
| Established | 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Council |
| • Chief Councillor | Ian Knowles |
| • Deputy Chief Councillor | Dwayne Fox |
| Area | |
| • Total | 596 km2 (230 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 3,094 |
| • Density | 5.2/km2 (13/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 242 |
Long Island is about 130 kilometers long and 6 km wide at its widest point. Long Island is about 265 km southeast of the Bahamian capital of Nassau.
