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Big Cross Cay

Coordinates: 26°49′21″N 77°56′12″W / 26.8225°N 77.9367°W / 26.8225; -77.9367
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Big Cross Cay
Big Cross Cay is located in Bahamas
Big Cross Cay
Big Cross Cay
Geography
LocationCaribbean Sea
Coordinates26°49′21″N 77°56′12″W / 26.8225°N 77.9367°W / 26.8225; -77.9367
Area2.663 km2 (1.028 sq mi)
Coastline7.548 km (4.6901 mi)
Demographics
Population83 (2020)
Pop. density31/km2 (80/sq mi)

Big Cross Cay is an island located in North Abaco, Bahamas.[1]

Climate

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The climate zone of Big Cross Cay is tropical.[2]

Topography

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The island's mean elevation is five meters below the sea level.[2]

Nature

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Dominating Vegetation

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57 percent of the island is covered in shrubland. The soil in these places are not fertile.[2]

Vegetation Zones

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There are dense forests, open meadows, wetlands, coastal zones and others.[2]

Infrastructure

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Airspace Availability

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There are no functioning airports on Big Cross Cay, making it only accessible by a boat ride from Treasure Cay.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Big Cross Cay".
  2. ^ a b c d e "Big Cross Cay source". 30 December 2023.