Inagua Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids District of Inagua
District

Country	Bahamas
Island	Great Inagua
Established	1999
Government
• Type	District Council
Area
• Total	1,679 km² (648 sq mi)
Population (2008)
• Total	~1,000
• Density	0.59/km² (1.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC−5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Area code(s)	242

Map of the Bahamas.

Inagua is the southernmost district in the Bahamas. A district is like a special area with its own local government. Inagua is made up of two main islands: Great Inagua and Little Inagua.

Discover Great Inagua Island
- Geography and Features
- Matthew Town: The Capital
Amazing Wildlife of Inagua
- Home to Thousands of Flamingos
- Other Unique Birds
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Discover Great Inagua Island

Great Inagua is the third largest island in the Bahamas. It covers about 596 square miles (1,544 km²). This island is located about 55 miles (90 km) from the eastern tip of Cuba.

Geography and Features

Great Inagua is about 55 miles (90 km) long and 19 miles (30 km) wide. The highest point on the island is East Hill, which is 108 feet (33 meters) tall. The island has several lakes inside it. The most famous one is Lake Windsor, also called Lake Rosa. This lake is 12 miles long and covers almost a quarter of the island's middle section.

Matthew Town: The Capital

The main town and only harbour on Great Inagua is Matthew Town. A harbour is a place where ships can safely dock. In 2000, about 969 people lived on Great Inagua. Matthew Town is the center of life and activity for the island.

Amazing Wildlife of Inagua

Inagua is famous for its incredible bird life. There is a very large bird sanctuary in the middle of Great Inagua. This sanctuary is a safe place for many different kinds of birds to live and raise their families.

Home to Thousands of Flamingos

More than 80,000 West Indian Flamingoes live here! These beautiful pink birds are a major attraction. They gather in large groups, creating a stunning sight.

Other Unique Birds

Besides flamingos, you can find many other interesting birds on Inagua. These include the native Bahama Parrot and the tiny Bahama woodstar hummingbird. You might also spot Bahama pintails, Brown pelicans, and different types of herons like Tri-colored herons, Snowy egrets, and Reddish egrets. Other birds include Stripe-headed tanagers, Cormorants, Roseate spoonbills, American kestrels, and Burrowing owls. It's a true paradise for bird watchers!