Georgetown
Capital of Ascension Island, United Kingdom
Georgetown is the capital and chief settlement of Ascension Island, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated on the west coast of the island.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 479
- Coordinates
- -7.929, -14.412
- Timezone
- Atlantic/St_Helena
- Elevation
- 290 m
Overview of Georgetown
Georgetown is a tiny locality in Saint Helena. Some 479 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nature, culture and adventure above everything else.
Things to do in Georgetown
Nature in Georgetown
(10)Nature in Georgetown covers Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands. In all, 10 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Georgetown's own activity tags.
Culture in Georgetown
(8)The culture shortlist for Georgetown: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Castles and Cemeteries. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Georgetown. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Georgetown
(2)Georgetown's adventure entries include Adventure and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Georgetown's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Georgetown
(2)The water sports shortlist for Georgetown: Sailboats and Water Sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Georgetown. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Georgetown
(1)Georgetown's family entries include Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Georgetown is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Georgetown
(1)Under sports, Georgetown is tagged with Horse Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Georgetown's own activity tags.
Wellness in Georgetown
(1)Wellness in Georgetown covers Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Georgetown's own activity tags.
More to do in Georgetown
(1)Under other activities, Georgetown is tagged with Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Georgetown's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Georgetown
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Saint Helena first, then drive or cycle into Georgetown. The local time zone is Atlantic/St_Helena.
Similar destinations
Places near Georgetown that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Georgetown known for?
- Georgetown is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Saint Helena with around 479 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Georgetown?
- You can plan around Countryside, Desert, Forest, Geological Formations and Islands in Georgetown. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Georgetown?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Georgetown located?
- Administratively, Georgetown sits in Saint Helena — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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