Treasure Cay

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Treasure Cay
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Treasure Cay
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Treasure Cay
Coordinates: 26°40′34″N77°17′36″W / 26.67611°N 77.29333°W / 26.67611; -77.29333
CountryFlag of the Bahamas.svg  Bahamas
Island Abaco
District North Abaco
Elevation
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Population
 (2010)
  Total
1,187
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern Time Zone)
Area code 242

Treasure Cay is a parcel of land connected to Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. It has a population of 1,187 as of the 2010 Bahaman census. [1]

Contents

There are two resorts Bahama Beach Club developed by Businessman Craig H. Roberts and Treasure Cay Beach Hotel, Marina & Golf resort, condos, villas, and private homes, many for rent. Located within are bars, restaurants, shops, and a bakery, a ceramic shop. There is a large marina that hosts seasonal fishing tournaments, tennis courts, and a golf course. Green Turtle Cay Ferry Dock is located on the island.

Nestled within the main high way situated directly across from Treasure Cay, Abaco, Bahamas is The Top Real Estate Agency Abaco Estate Services . Abaco Estate Services specializes in the second home and condominium market, focusing on luxurious vacation and retirement residences, including an extensive selection of vacant waterfront and beachfront properties focusing primarily within Treasure Cay.

History

The settlement of Carleton Point, named after Sir Guy Carleton, was founded in 1783 on the northern end of Sand Banks Cay by about 600 Loyalists fleeing the post-Revolutionary United States. A hurricane hit in 1785, and the settlement was later deserted. [2]

Transportation

The area is served by Treasure Cay Airport.

References

  1. NORTH ABACO POPULATION BY SETTLEMENT AND TOTAL NUMBER OF OCCUPIED DWELLINGS: 2010 CENSUS - Bahamas Department of Statistics
  2. "Island Vacations - the Official Website of the Bahamas".