George Town, Cayman Islands
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George Town skyline Esterly Tibbitts Highway 1919 Peace Memorial George Town waterfront street | |
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| Coordinates: 19°17′47″N 81°22′54″W / 19.29639°N 81.38167°W | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Overseas Territory | Cayman Islands |
| Island | Grand Cayman |
| Area | |
• Total | 11 sq mi (29 km2) |
| Elevation | 9.8 ft (3 m) |
| Population (2022) | |
• Total | 40,957 |
| • Density | 3,700/sq mi (1,400/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (EST) |
| Area code | +1-345 |
George Town is the capital and largest city in the Cayman Islands, located on Grand Cayman. It was named after King George III. As of 2022, the city had a population of 40,957, making it the largest city (by population) of all the British Overseas Territories.
The Caymanian government offices are located in the city. According to the Globalization and World Cities Research Network in 2020, George Town is classed as a Beta city.