Bahamas Administrative Divisions

Name: Bahamas Administrative Divisions Dataset
Creator: GeoPostcodes
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What is the hierarchy of administrative divisions in Bahamas?

Bahamas operates on a 1‑level system consisting of 33 districts, which serve as the primary administrative units.

Here’s a breakdown of the hierarchy:

1. Districts: Bahamas is divided into 33 districts.

List of Bahamas's administrative divisions with their counts and names

These are the summarized administrative divisions. The full dataset is available in the Download Center.

iso	country	admin level 1	admin level 2	admin level 3	admin level 4
BS	Bahamas	Acklins (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Berry Islands (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Bimini (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Black Point (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Cat Island (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Central Abaco (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Central Andros (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Central Eleuthera (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	City of Freeport (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Crooked Island and Long Cay (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	East Grand Bahama (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Exuma (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Grand Cay (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Green Turtle Cay (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Harbour Island (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Hope Town (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Inagua (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Long Island (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Mangrove Cay (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Mayaguana (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Moore's Island (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	New Providence (Capital city)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	North Abaco (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	North Andros (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	North Eleuthera (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Ragged Island (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Rum Cay (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	San Salvador (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	South Abaco (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	South Andros (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	South Eleuthera (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	Spanish Wells (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.
BS	Bahamas	West Grand Bahama (District)	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.	This level doesn’t exist for this country.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the administrative divisions of the Bahamas?

The Bahamas is divided into 1 capital city and 32 districts, which form the top-level administrative units. Major capital city include Acklins, Berry Islands, and Bimini.

How many administrative levels does Bahamas have?

The Bahamas has a single administrative level consisting of 1 capital city and 32 districts. These include Acklins, Berry Islands, and Bimini.

How is Bahamas organized into districts?

Bahamas operates on a 1‑level system consisting of 33 districts, which serve as the primary administrative units.

What is the difference between capital city and districts in Bahamas?

In the Bahamas, capital city and districts both sit at administrative level 1 but serve different functions. Capital city — there is 1 — is typically a larger city or urban area that governs itself independently. Districts — there are 32 — group multiple smaller municipalities under a shared administration.

How often do administrative boundaries change in Bahamas?

Administrative boundaries in the Bahamas change as governments reorganize regions, merge municipalities, or create new administrative units to reflect population shifts and political decisions. Businesses that rely on Bahamian administrative data should use a regularly updated reference dataset to avoid mismatches in geocoding, tax jurisdiction mapping, and compliance reporting.