Hamilton, Bermuda

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Image:Bmmap-Hamilton.png Image:City Hall in Hamilton, Bermuda.jpg Image:Cathedral in Hamilton, Bermuda.jpg Hamilton is the capital of Bermuda. Although there is a parish of the same name, the city of Hamilton is in the parish of Pembroke. The City is named after Sir Henry Hamilton, governor from 1778 to 1794.

In spite of being the administrative capital of Bermuda, Hamilton only has a permanent population of approximately 969, although some estimates have it as high as 1,500. Hamilton is the only incorporated city in Bermuda, but actually is smaller than the historic town of St. George. A more representative measure of Bermuda population tends to be by parish.

Hamilton is a free port.

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History

Hamilton history began in 1790 when the Bermuda Government set aside 145 acres (587,000 m²) for the future seat of Bermuda government. Hamilton was officially incorporated in 1793 by an Act of Parliament. The Colony's capital relocated to Hamilton from St. George's in 1815. The Town of Hamilton became a City with the erection of the Hamilton Cathedral (Church Of England) in 1897. The City also now has a Catholic cathedral.

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