Big Corn Island, Island in Corn Islands, Nicaragua
Big Corn Island is the largest island of the Corn Islands archipelago in the Caribbean Sea, about 70 km east of Bluefields, Nicaragua. It covers roughly 10 square kilometres and is volcanic in origin, with Pleasant Hill and Quinn Hill as its main elevations. The island is divided into five neighbourhoods: Brig Bay, Quinn Hill, South End, Sally Peachie and North End. Brig Bay serves as the administrative and commercial centre.
The island was under British control from 1655 to 1894 before being transferred to Nicaragua. A 99-year lease agreement with the United States followed.
The community speaks primarily English and maintains African and British traditions through music, food, and daily life. Visitors notice these influences directly in local restaurants and conversations with residents.
The island is accessible by air from Managua or by boat from Bluefields. Local taxis and buses serve transportation around the island.
The island's population was 6,131 at the 2005 census, concentrated in five barrios: Brig Bay, Quinn Hill, South End, Sally Peachie and North End. Brig Bay, the island's capital, holds the administrative and commercial offices for the whole Corn Islands municipality.
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