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Cockburn Town

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Updated Sunday, September 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Cockburn Town?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Crime levels are comparable to other Caribbean tourist areas.
  • Hurricane season runs June‑November; be aware of weather warnings.
  • Standard health precautions (e.g., sun protection, safe drinking water).

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Cockburn Town month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Cockburn Town are typically February, March and April, with average daytime highs around 25–26°C. September is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), March the coldest (average low 24°C), and September the wettest (about 133 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)
January25.824.4529.9
February25.524.23210.9
March25.424.13811.5
April25.924.64411.8
May27.025.57811.7
June28.126.74012.2
July28.627.15411.8
August28.927.46811.6
September29.027.313311.0
October28.726.911010.3
November27.725.911610.0
December26.725.34810.2

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What is being reported around Cockburn Town

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Research updated Monday, September 14, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1766

    The seat of government ever since 1766, Cockburn Town was the first permanent settlement on any of the islands, founded in 1681 by salt collectors who arrived in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Cockburn Town has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Francis Cockburn

    Former Governor of the Bahamas after whom Cockburn Town is named (historical figure).

  • Juan Ponce de León

    Spanish explorer who is said to have first landed on the island where Cockburn Town now stands.

Local business and employers

Newspapers and local media

  • Media related to Cockburn Town at Wikimedia Commons

    Listed by the source as a local media outlet.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Holy Cross Church, Cockburn Town

    Wikidata places this site in Cockburn Town. Church in Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom.

  • Grand Turk Parade Ground

    Wikidata places this site in Cockburn Town. Sports stadium. Cricket ground in Turks and Caicos Islands.

  • National Museum

    Cockburn Town is home to the Turks & Caicos National Museum, which is housed in the colonial-era Guinep House, on Front Street.

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01 · Overview

Cockburn Town, in brief

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02 · History

How Cockburn Town took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Cockburn Town

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Cockburn Town

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Cockburn Town

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Cockburn Town

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Cockburn Town

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08 · Questions

Questions about Cockburn Town

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cockburn Town

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01 · Q&A

Where is Cockburn Town located and what are its coordinates?

Cockburn Town is situated in Turks and Caicos Islands at geographic coordinates 21.4612, -71.1419 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Cockburn Town?

Cockburn Town has a recorded population of approximately 3,720 and observes the America/Grand_Turk time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Cockburn Town?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Cockburn Town include en-TC, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

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