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Arima, Trinidad and Tobago
Borough of Arima · Trinidad and Tobago
Arima is a mid-size city in Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 35,000. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Arima
Arima, officially The Royal Chartered Borough of Arima is the easternmost and second largest in area of the three boroughs of Trinidad and Tobago. It is geographically adjacent to Sangre Grande and Arouca at the south central foothills of the Northern Range. To the south is the Caroni–Arena Dam. Coterminous with Town of Arima since 1888, the borough of Arima is the fourth-largest municipality in population in the country. The census estimated it had 33,606 residents in 2011.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,000 |
| Population Density | 6,542 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6374°, -61.2823° |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Country | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
| State / Province | Borough of Arima |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 81.2 inches (2,063 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Arima
Arima is a mid-size city in Trinidad and Tobago (Borough of Arima) with a population of 35,000. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 81.2 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.
Climate in Arima
Arima has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1793 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Trinidad and Tobago avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6374°N, 61.2823°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | TRINIDAD | Meteorological | — | — | 18 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Submarine | -185 m (-607 ft) | 2017 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 7.4 in |
Arima has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.5") and February the driest (2.6").
Colleges & Universities in Arima
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura High School | College | — | — |
| UTT | University | — | — |
Schools in Arima
19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson's finishing School | — | — | — | — |
| San Rafael R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Girls RC School | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Boys' Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Girls' Government Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Boys' Government Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aripo Roman Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Rosa Government School | — | — | — | — |
| University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Cenral Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arima West Government Primary | — | — | — | — |
| Arima North Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malabar Government Secondary | — | — | — | — |
| Malabar Phase 4 ECCE Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross College | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Presbyterian Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arima Girls' Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Cross College | — | — | — | — |
| YTEPP | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Arima
8 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hit Radio | music, rock pop trinidad 80s 70s 90s | MP3 | |
| Talk City 91.1 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Vibe CT (Port of Spain) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BurningSoca: | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Isaac 98.1fm | christian, christian-gospel | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| LIT 102.3FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Woods Hit Radio AC | 70 80 hits, adult contemporary | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Scorch Radio 101.1FM | soca, various | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Arima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lopinot house | ||||
| Maha Sabha Indian Museum | ||||
| National Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| National Science Centre | ||||
| The Museum of the City of Port of Spain |
Libraries in Arima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Jordan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arima Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couva Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCFA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Educational Library Services Division | 0.0 | |||||
| Library/ Dean's Room | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Information System Authority | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) | 0.0 | |||||
| Tunapuna Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tunapuna Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Arima
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arima Public Market | |||||
| Carli Bay Fishing Facility | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Chaguanas Market | |||||
| Couva Market | |||||
| Norris Deonarine Northern Wholesale Market | |||||
| San Antonio Green Market | |||||
| San Juan Market | |||||
| San Juan Market | |||||
| The Meat Palace | |||||
| Tunapuna Market | |||||
| Z Market Hut |
Hotels in Arima
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Arima
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Arima
6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Arima
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Arima
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Arima
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Arima
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Arima
11 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Arima
12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Arima
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Arima
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Arima
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TAB | Large Airport |
| Piarco International Airport | POS | Large Airport |
| Camden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Arima
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Intersol | |
| TTPost Arima | |
| TTPost Valencia |
Treatment Centers in Arima
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arima Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Arima
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Apostolic Covenant Ministries | |
| D'Abadie Gospel Hall | |
| Jesus Tabernacle of Praise and Worship | |
| King of King's Life Centre | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Malabar Roman Catholic Church | |
| Maranatha Gospel Hall | |
| Masjid | |
| Mausica SDA Church | |
| Missionary Landmark Baptist Church | |
| People Of Praise | |
| San Rafael Roman Catholic Church | |
| San Raphael Roman Catholic Church | |
| Santa Rosa Anglican Church | |
| Santa Rosa Roman Catholic Church | |
| SDA Church - Agape | |
| SDA Church - Evergreen | |
| SDA Church - Peytonville | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Universal |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arima
What is the population of Arima?
Arima has a population of 35,000 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 6,542 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Arima?
Arima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 189 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 81.2 inches.