West Bay, Cayman Islands
West Bay is a district located on the west side of Grand Cayman Island in the British West Indies. The population is 15,436.
West Bay | |
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Town | |
  West Bay | |
| Coordinates: 19°20′15″N 81°21′11″W | |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Overseas Territory |  Cayman Islands |
| Island | Grand Cayman |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Population (2019) | |
| • Total | 15,436
54.1% Multiracial 20.4% Black 19.2% White 3.7% Asian |
West Bay is a residential area located north of Grand Cayman's tourist-popular Seven Mile Beach. It is also a tourist area with destinations such as Hell, Cayman Turtle Farm, Cayman Motor Museum, and Dolphin Adventure. It is home to the Scholars International football club. West Bay features a public beach, complete with changing rooms and bathrooms available to the public. The beach is popular because of its proximity to the restaurants in Grand Cayman. This is the location that many watched the sinking of the USS Kittiwake in 2011.[1]
Politics
West Bay is one of the two largest electoral districts on Grand Cayman, along with George Town. The politics of the West Bay are dominated by the conservative United Democrats.
The Cayman Islands Former Premier, McKeeva Bush, was elected from the West Bay district.
Education
The Cayman Islands Education Department operates John A. Cumber Primary School, located in West Bay.