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Cockburn Town
City in San Salvador Island, Bahamas
Overview
Cockburn Town is the small, historic capital of San Salvador Island in the Bahamas, known for its colonial charm, friendly locals, and quiet, laid-back atmosphere. With beautiful beaches and unique heritage sites, it offers an authentic Bahamian experience away from crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bahamas
District
San Salvador Island
Population
271
Time Zone
America/Nassau
Coordinates
24.05°, -74.53°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$1,735
Local Cost
$1,067
Local Income
$800
Cashless
30
English
98
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
24.3°C
Record High
30.3°C
Record Low
18.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
586 mm
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
20
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZSA
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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