🏝️ San Salvador Island

The Bahamas · Americas · 24.04°N, 74.50°W

San Salvador Island, previously Watling's Island, is an island and district of the Bahamas, famed for being the probable location of Christopher Columbus's first landing of the Americas on 12 October 1492 during his first voyage. This historical importance, the island's tropical beaches, and its proximity to the United States have made tourism central to the local economy. The island has a population of 824 (2022) and is under the administration of Gilbert C. Kemp. Its largest settlement and seat of local government is Cockburn Town.

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Quick facts

Country	The Bahamas
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	24.04°N, 74.50°W · view on map

San Salvador Island is located in The Bahamas, in Americas.

More islands in The Bahamas

Samana Cay · New Providence · Grand Bahama · Acklins · Cat Island, Bahamas · Crooked Island, Bahamas · Eleuthera · Little Inagua · Castaway Cay · Walker's Cay.

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