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California, Trinidad and Tobago

Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo · Trinidad and Tobago

California is a small town in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 3,012. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,012 Population 114/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About California

California is a neighbourhood located south of Downtown Couva, within the Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo regional corporation, Trinidad and Tobago. It is bordered on the west by the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and to the East by the University of Trinidad and Tobago. Dow Village and Esperanza Village are within California.

People

Population3,012
Density114/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,012
Population Density114 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates10.4092°, -61.4729°
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Country🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
State / ProvinceCouva-Tabaquite-Talparo
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.2 inches (1,859 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About California

California is a small town in Trinidad and Tobago (Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo) with a population of 3,012. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.2 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.

Climate in California

California 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.2° 84.5
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.5° 49.9
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 22.5° / 32.3° 37.3
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33° 52.0
May 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.9° 109.4
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.9° 243.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24° / 32° 231.3
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 24° / 32.6° 256.2
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.2° 176.6
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.8° 186.7
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 32° 221.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 22.7° / 31.4° 144.4
California has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.2 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates10.4092°N, 61.4729°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.2"
93% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.49"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,816 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 24, 2025.

Apr 22, 1997 18 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.7 101 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 143 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 80 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 126 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 136 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 107 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 114 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 89 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 88 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 104 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 144 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 80 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 95 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 89 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 129 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 136 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 125 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 132 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 136 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 201 km
2005 Emily Category 2 161 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 TRINIDAD Meteorological 32 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (195 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 9.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

California has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in California

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Esperanza Presbyterian School
Dow Village Government Primary School
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Radio Stations near California

6 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
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

Museums in California

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
la brea pitch lake
Maha Sabha Indian Museum
National Science Centre
Pointe-à-Pierre Train Station
The Museum of the City of Port of Spain

Libraries in California

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alma Jordan Library0.0
Arima Public Library0.0
Carnegie Free Library0.0
Couva Public Library0.0
DCFA Library0.0
Debe Public Library0.0
Educational Library Services Division0.0
Naparima College Library0.0
National Library and Information System Authority0.0
National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)0.0
Point Fortin Library0.0
Princes Town Public Library0.0
Tunapuna Public Library0.0
Tunapuna Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in California

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arima Public Market
Carli Bay Fishing Facility
Central Market
Chaguanas Market
Claxton Bay Market Shed
Couva Market
debe market
farmers market
Marabella Market
Namdevco Wholesale Market Debe
Norris Deonarine Northern Wholesale Market
Point Fortin Farmer's Market
Point Fortin Market Sqaure
Point Fortin Market Square
San Fernando Public Market
San Juan Market
San Juan Market
St Margaret's Market
The Meat Palace
Tunapuna Market
Wallace's Fruits & Vegetables
Z Market Hut

Restaurants in California

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abby's Diner
Ho Singh Chinese Restaurant
JSM Cuisine
Newmill Marketing
Pearl's Roti
Shak's
Touch N Taste Restaurant and Lounge
Trini Lime Restaurant & Bar
Try It Restaurant
Yong Tai Restaurant

Cafes in California

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rituals Coffee

Clinics in California

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

California Medical Centre
Medlife Medical Centre

Dentists in California

4 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Island Dental
Phoenix Dental
Phoenix Dental Clinic
Sunny Smiles Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in California

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NP

Banks in California

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Citizens Bank
RBC Bank
Republic Bank
SECU Credit Union

Shopping Malls in California

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlantic Plaza
Atlantic Plaza
Atlantic Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in California

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near California

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
A.N.R. Robinson International AirportTABLarge Airport
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in California

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
California Post Office

Treatment Centers in California

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arima Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in California

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
California Methodist Church
California Presbyterian Church
Dow Village & Esperanza Masjid
Dow Village Hindu Mandir
Dow Village Nazarene Victory Chapel
Dow Village Ram Leela Ground
Junon Street Masjid

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port_of_Spain

🇹🇹 About Trinidad and Tobago

Capital Port of Spain
Population 1,389,858
Area 5,128 km²
GDP (USD) $25,036,993,423
GDP per capita $18,308
HDI 0.814
Life expectancy 73.5 years
Internet users 84.7%
Urban population 54.0%
Currency TTD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +1868
TLD .tt
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About California

What is the population of California?

California has a population of 3,012 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 114 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in California?

California has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.2 inches.

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