Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town (/ˈkoʊbərn/ KOH-bərn) is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, spreading across most of Grand Turk Island. It was founded in 1681 by salt collectors.
Cockburn Town | |
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Capital | |
Top: Aerial view of Cockburn Town; Middle:Downtown Cockburn Town, St. Mary's Cathedral; Downtown Turks & Caicos Island National Museum, Cockburn Town coastline | |
Turks and Caicos Islands position in the North Atlantic Ocean | |
Map showing Cockburn Town's position with Turks and Caicos | |
| Coordinates: 21.459°N 71.139°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Overseas territory | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| District | Grand Turk |
| Founded | 1681 |
| Area | |
| • Town | 6.71 sq mi (17.39 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Town | 3,700 |
| Climate | BSh |
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