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Grand Bahama/Freeport

Country: The Bahamas

Grand Bahama/Freeport by the Numbers:

Population: over 50,000

Elevation: 36 feet

Average January Temperature: 69 degrees F

Average Annual Precipitation: 58 inches

Quick Facts:

Major Industry: tourism

Electricity: 120 volts, 60 Hz

Time Zone: GMT -5

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 242

Did You Know?

Freeport is a free trade zone under the Hawksbill Creek Agreement, which states that businesses in the area will not pay taxes before 2054.

Orientation:

Freeport is located on the island of Grand Bahama, which is approximately 90 miles east of South Florida.
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