Hamilton, Bermuda 727735 225644282 2008-07-14T18:29:23Z UnitedStatesian 3461395 rm exchange link {{Infobox Settlement <!--See Template:Infobox Settlement for additional fields that may be available--> <!--See the Table at Infobox Settlement for all fields and descriptions of usage--> <!-- Basic info ----------------> |name = <!-- at least one of the first two fields must be filled in --> |official_name = {{PAGENAME}} |other_name = |native_name = <!-- if different from the English name --> |nickname = |settlement_type = <!-- e.g. Town, Village, City, etc.--> |total_type = <!-- to set a non-standard label for total area and population rows --> |motto = <!-- images and maps -----------> |image_skyline = Front_Street_Hamilton_Bermuda.jpg |imagesize = 300px |image_caption = Front street in Hamilton. |image_flag = |flag_size = |image_seal = |seal_size = |image_shield = |shield_size = |image_blank_emblem = |blank_emblem_type = |blank_emblem_size = |image_map = Bmmap-Hamilton.png |mapsize = |map_caption = Map showing location within Bermuda |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = |image_dot_map = |dot_mapsize = |dot_map_caption = |dot_x = |dot_y = |pushpin_map = <!-- the name of a location map as per http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Location_map --> |pushpin_label_position = <!-- the position of the pushpin label: left, right, top, bottom, none --> |pushpin_map_caption = |pushpin_mapsize = <!-- Location ------------------> |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United Kingdom |subdivision_type1 = [[British overseas territory|overseas territory]] |subdivision_name1 = [[Bermuda]] |subdivision_type2 = |subdivision_name2 = <!-- Smaller parts (e.g. boroughs of a city) and seat of government --> |seat_type = |seat = |parts_type = |parts_style = <!-- =list (for list), coll (for collapsed list), para (for paragraph format) Default is list if up to 5 items, coll if more than 5--> |parts = <!-- parts text, or header for parts list --> |p1 = |p2 = <!-- etc. up to p50: for separate parts to be listed--> <!-- Politics -----------------> |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = <!-- for places with, say, both a mayor and a city manager --> |leader_name1 = |established_title = Founded |established_date = 1790 <!-- Area ---------------------> |area_magnitude = |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = |area_total_km2 = <!-- ALL fields with measurements are subject to automatic unit conversion--> |area_land_km2 = <!--See table @ Template:Infobox Settlement for details on unit conversion--> |area_water_km2 = |area_total_sq_mi = |area_land_sq_mi = |area_water_sq_mi = |area_water_percent = <!-- Elevation --------------------------> |elevation_footnotes = <!--for references: use <ref> tags--> |elevation_m = |elevation_ft = |elevation_max_m = |elevation_max_ft = |elevation_min_m = |elevation_min_ft = <!-- Population -----------------------> |population_as_of = |population_footnotes = |population_note = |population_total = |population_density_km2 = <!--For automatic calculation, any density field may contain: auto --> |population_density_sq_mi = <!-- General information ---------------> |timezone = |utc_offset = |timezone_DST = |utc_offset_DST = |coor_type = <!-- can be used to specify what the coordinates refer to --> |latd=32.293 |latm= |lats= |latNS= |longd=-64.782 |longm= |longs= |longEW= <!-- Area/postal codes & others --------> |postal_code_type = <!-- enter ZIP code, Postcode, Post code, Postal code... --> |postal_code = |area_code = |website = [http://www.cityhall.bm/index.asp The Corporation of Hamilton] |footnotes = }} [[Image:Cathedral in Hamilton, Bermuda.jpg|200px|thumb|right|The cathedral in Hamilton.]] '''Hamilton''' is the [[capital]] of [[Bermuda]]. Although there is a parish of the [[Hamilton Parish, Bermuda|same name]], the city of Hamilton is in the parish of [[Pembroke Parish, Bermuda|Pembroke]]. The City is named after [[Henry Hamilton|Sir Henry Hamilton]], [[governor]] from [[1778]] to [[1794]]. The parish of [[Hamilton Parish, Bermuda|Hamilton]] predates it. [[Image:City Hall in Hamilton, Bermuda.jpg|200px|thumb|left|City Hall in Hamilton]] 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's, Bermuda|St. George's]]. A more representative measure of Bermuda population tends to be by parish. The city is the registered headquarters of [[Accenture]] (formerly Andersen Consulting) - the global [[management consulting]], [[technology services]] and [[outsourcing]] company. It is also the headquarters of [[Bacardi]], a major international [[Distilled beverage|spirits]] company. [[Tyco International]], [[Foster Wheeler Inc]], and [[Accenture]] also maintains nominal headquarters office there for tax purposes. ==History== Hamilton history began in [[1790]] when the Bermuda Government set aside 145 acres (58.7 ha) for its future seat, and 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]]. A Catholic cathedral was later constructed. Today, the city overlooking Hamilton Harbour is primarily a business district, with few structures other than office buildings and shops. The city of Hamilton had a building limit of no buildings may obscure the Cathedral, but in recent months buildings have been planned and areas have started construction on buildings as high as 10 storeys in the city. The islands local newspaper [[The Royal Gazette]] reports "If you dont recognise the city, from 15 years ago, we don't blame you as it has changed so much". The Triminghams shops have now been removed after well over 50 years of service in Bermuda. ==Parks== The city of Hamilton has many parks for its size. Probably the most notable park in the city is Victoria Park. This park occupies a whole block and was named after the former Queen Victoria. Other parks in the city are Par La Ville Park, Barr's Park, All Bouy's Point Park, and the hidden Cedar Park. ==Trivia== Hamilton is [[antipodal|antipode]] to [[Perth, Western Australia]]. ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.cityhall.bm/index.asp The Corporation of Hamilton] municipal government website *[http://www.bermuda-island.net/INTRODUCTION/Geography/City_of_Hamilton.php City of Hamilton] Bermuda Island.net's detailed History {{Geolinks-cityscale|32.293|-64.782}} {{Administrative divisions of Bermuda}} {{North American capitals}} [[Category:Geography of Bermuda]] [[Category:Subdivisions of Bermuda]] [[Category:Settlements in Bermuda]] [[Category:Capitals in North America]] [[Category:Settlements established in 1790]] [[be-x-old:Гамільтан]] [[ca:Hamilton (Bermudes)]] [[cs:Hamilton (Bermudy)]] [[da:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[de:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[et:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[es:Hamilton (Bermudas)]] [[eo:Hamiltono (Bermudo)]] [[fr:Hamilton (Bermudes)]] [[io:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[id:Hamilton, Bermuda]] [[it:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[he:המילטון]] [[hu:Hamilton (város)]] [[nl:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[ja:ハミルトン (バミューダ)]] [[no:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[pl:Hamilton (miasto na Bermudach)]] [[pt:Hamilton (Bermuda)]] [[ro:Hamilton, Bermuda]] [[ru:Гамильтон (Бермуды)]] [[sk:Hamilton (Bermudy)]] [[sv:Hamilton, Bermuda]] [[tr:Hamilton]] [[uk:Гамільтон (Бермуди)]]