District of North Andros North Andros | |
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| Coordinates:24°46′01″N78°05′46″W / 24.76694°N 78.09611°W /24.76694; -78.09611 | |
| Country |  Bahamas |
| Island | Andros |
| Established | 1996 |
| Government | |
| • Type | District Council |
| • Chief Councillor | Brian O’Neal Cleare |
| • Deputy Chief Councillor | Granville Coleby |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 4,069[1] |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code | 242 |
North Andros is one of the31 districts of the Bahamas. It is also the largest district (in area) in the country. It has some of the largest settlements onAndros Island and many churches as well. The population (2022 Census) is 4,069.[2]
There are a number of church denominations represented within Andros. In North Andros, the Anglican Episcopal Church has a presence throughSt. 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]
Prevalent settlements in North Andros are:
For elections to theParliament of the Bahamas, the district is part of theNorth Andros and Berry Islands constituency.
24°46′01″N78°05′46″W / 24.76694°N 78.09611°W /24.76694; -78.09611
