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Golden Rock

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Golden Rock month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Golden Rock are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 26–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 101 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January26.124.62810.8
February25.824.23410.9
March25.924.42111.4
April26.424.83311.7
May27.325.65011.6
June28.026.42611.8
July28.226.44311.9
August28.626.86611.5
September28.726.810111.1
October28.526.69710.7
November27.826.07610.2
December26.925.23410.5

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People and places shaping Golden Rock

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Research updated Friday, October 30, 2026
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Past and future events in Golden Rock

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. First Group of Golden Rock Residents Become Homeowners

    Three Golden Rock residents officially became homeowners on Friday, October 9, 2026, following a government sales program.

  2. Battle of Golden Rock

    A historical battle that occurred in 1753.

Current public leadership

  • Sharon Hassell

    Acting Island Governor who signed on behalf of the Government for the Golden Rock homeowners milestone.

  • Reuben Merkman

    Commissioner who congratulated new Golden Rock homeowners.

  • Marah Gumbs

    General manager of Golden Rock Resort.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Golden Rock has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Golden Rock yet.

Local business and employers

  • Golden Rock Resort

    A luxury eco-resort on St. Eustatius featuring ocean views, nature, and restaurants.

  • Executive Horeca Group B.V.

    Former restaurant operator at Golden Rock Resort whose agreement ended as the resort reclaimed management.

Newspapers and local media

  • BES Reporter

    News publication covering developments in Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Golden Rock African Burial Ground

    An unmarked historical burial ground of enslaved African individuals located on the airport premises in the 'Cultuurvlakte'.

  • Golden Rock Archaeological Site

    An archaeological site in the centre of Sint Eustatius named after a nearby former plantation.

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01 · Overview

Golden Rock, in brief

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02 · History

How Golden Rock took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Golden Rock

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Golden Rock

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Golden Rock

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Golden Rock

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Golden Rock

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08 · Questions

Questions about Golden Rock

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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Rock

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01 · Q&A

Where is Golden Rock located and what are its coordinates?

Golden Rock is situated in Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba at geographic coordinates 17.4914, -62.9812, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Golden Rock?

Golden Rock has a recorded population of approximately 823 and observes the America/Kralendijk time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Golden Rock?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Golden Rock include Dutch, PAP, English, with USD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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