Bermuda's regions are divided into nine districts and two municipalities. The names of Bermuda's regions have historical origins and are of British descent. For instance, the county of Devonshire is named after William Cavendish, Earl of Devonshire. It's worth noting that this honorable gentleman never actually visited Bermuda.
Western Regions of Bermuda
Sandys County
The county was named after the colonizer Sir Edwin Sandys. Its entire area is about 7 km². Within this small area, you'll find the county's three islands - Irish, Somerset, and Boaz. Somerset Island is connected to Bermuda Island by the world's smallest sliding bridge, originally built in 1620 and reconstructed in the 20th century.
Southampton County
This county was named after Henry Risley, 3rd Earl of Southampton. It occupies the eastern part of the island of Bermuda and includes Whaley Bay, Church Bay, Horseshoe Bay, and Riddels Bay, all featuring convenient beaches along their coasts. Whaley Bay also houses an old fort.
Central Regions of Bermuda
Warwick County
The county is named after the English colonizer Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick. It is located in the south-central part of the island of Bermuda, covering an area of about 6 km².
Paget County
Located in the south-central part of the island of Bermuda, this county was named after the English colonizer William Paget. It encompasses an area of about 5 km².
Pembroke County
This district occupies a small peninsula surrounding the capital city of Hamilton on three sides. It was named in honor of William Herbert, the third Earl of Pembroke. The county features picturesque parks like Spanish Point and Point Shears, numerous islands near the coast, Fort Hamilton, and designated wetlands called Pembroke Marsh East, recognized as an internationally important wetland under the Ramsar Convention.
Devonshire County
Located in the center of the island of Bermuda, Devonshire is intersected by North Shore Road, Middle Road, and South Shore Road. It was named after William Cavendish, 1st Earl of Devonshire. Attractions in Devonshire include docks, Forts Langton and Devonshire, Bermuda National Stadium, an arboretum, the Bermuda Equestrian Center, old British Army Headquarters remains, the old Devonshire Church, a nature preserve, Palm Grove Botanical Gardens, an ocean-view golf course, and a fragment of an old railroad.
Smith County
Smith County occupies the north-central part of the island of Bermuda and is named after Bermuda's first governor, Sir Thomas Smith.
Municipality of Hamilton
The capital of Bermuda, the city of Hamilton, was founded in 1793. It is a hub for Bermuda's business life and features various attractions, including parks and historical monuments.
Eastern Regions of Bermuda
Hamilton County
Despite the name similarity to Bermuda's capital, Hamilton County is not where the capital is located; it is in Pembroke County. Hamilton County occupies the north-central part of the island of Bermuda and covers an area of less than 5 km².
St. George's County
This county includes St. George's Island, Tucker's Town Peninsula, and smaller islands like Coney, Paget, Nonsuch, Castle, and Smiths. Legally, St. David's Island is part of St. George County, although it is often treated as a separate entity. The county is named after Admiral Sir George Somers, the founder of the Bermuda colony. It is the largest region in Bermuda, with an area of almost 8 km², and is connected to Hamilton County by an embankment road.
Municipality of St. George
As the former capital of Bermuda, St. George is considered the oldest English New World town. It is a UNESCO heritage site, featuring all its 17th- and 20th-century fortifications. Founded in 1612, its main attractions include the Old State House, the oldest stone building in Bermuda, St. Peter's Church, the Unfinished Church, the Tucker Family Museum, the Bermuda National Public Museum, and a replica of the ship Deliverance.
