District of Ragged Island | |
|---|---|
Island | |
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| Coordinates: 22°13′N 75°44′W / 22.217°N 75.733°W | |
| Country | Bahamas |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 44[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Ragged Island is a 23 km2 (8.9 sq mi) island and district in the southern Bahamas. Ragged Island is part of the Jumentos Cays and Ragged Island Chain. The crescent-shaped chain measures over 180 km (110 mi) in length and includes cays known as Raccoon Cay, Hog Cay and Double-Breasted Cay. Island ownership is stated to have been granted to William George Lockhart some time in the 18th century. On 8 September 2017, Duncan Town took a direct hit from Hurricane Irma.
- ^ "Census population and housing" (PDF). Bahamas Gov. Retrieved 17 April 2023.