Codrington Lagoon
| Codrington Lagoon | |
|---|---|
Codrington Lagoon on the west of Barbuda | |
Codrington Lagoon Location within Antigua and Barbuda | |
| Location | Barbuda, Antigua and Barbuda |
| Coordinates | 17°39′N 61°50′W / 17.650°N 61.833°W |
| Type | lagoon |
Surface area | 3,600 hectares (8,900 acres) |
| Settlements | Codrington |
Official name | Codrington Lagoon |
| Designated | 2 June 2005 |
| Reference no. | 1488 |
Codrington Lagoon is a lagoon and national park on the west coast of Barbuda. It is the largest saltwater lagoon in the Eastern Caribbean. The lagoon is home to the largest magnificent frigatebird colony in the world. The village of Codrington, the main settlement on Barbuda, is located on the eastern shore of the lagoon.