Wheeland
Town in Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wheeland is a town on Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. As of 2012 it had a population of 3,210.[1]
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Wheeland | |
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Coordinates: 21°50′56″N 72°19′12″W | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Overseas territory | Turks and Caicos Islands |
District | Providenciales |
Population (2012) | |
• Total | 3,210 |
Climate | BSh |
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Wheeland is located between Blue Hills and Northwest Point. There are two residential neighborhoods in the area: Millennium Heights and Wheeland Settlement. The Wheeland Pond is the site of a former sand quarry. Traditionally the main industries in Wheeland were lumber harvesting and ship salvaging.[2]