Spanish Wells facts for kids
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District of Spanish Weslls
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| Country |  Bahamas |
| Island | St. George's Cay |
| Established | 1996 |
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| • Type | District Council |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,500 |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 242 |
Spanish Wells is one of the districts of the Bahamas. It is a small town on the island of St. George's Cay It is 610 m (2,000 ft) wide by 2,860 m (9,380 ft) long. About 1,500 people live here. Spanish Wells has a bridge to neighboring Russell Island. Spanish Wells is so small that many people get around the island using golf carts instead of full-sized cars.
The area had a lot of property damage during a direct hit from Hurricane Andrew in 1992 and Floyd in 1999.
See also
In Spanish: Spanish Wells para niños
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