Nassau, Bahamas

capital city of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas

Nassau is the largest city and the capital of the Bahamas. Nassau is on New Providence Island. In 2008 about 260,000 people lived in Nassau. Nassau used to be named Charles Town.

City of Nassau
The Atlantis Resort
The Atlantis Resort
Coat of arms of City of Nassau
Motto(s): 
Forward, Upward, Onward, Together
City of Nassau is located in Bahamas
City of Nassau
City of Nassau
Coordinates: 25°4′N 77°20′W / 25.067°N 77.333°W / 25.067; -77.333
CountryBahamas
IslandNew Providence
Rebuilt/Renamed1695
Area
 • Total207 km2 (80 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total248,948
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
 • Metro density1,203/km2 (3,120/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code242
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