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Claxton Bay, Trinidad and Tobago

Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo · Trinidad and Tobago

Claxton Bay is a small city in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 5,679. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,679 Population 22/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Claxton Bay

Claxton Bay is a community in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in Central Trinidad, south of Couva and Chaguanas and north of San Fernando and is administered by the Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo Regional Corporation. Olympic cyclist Hylton Mitchell was born here.

People

Population5,679
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population5,679
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates10.3664°, -61.4599°
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 Claxton Bay

Claxton Bay is a small city in Trinidad and Tobago (Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo) with a population of 5,679. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 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 Claxton Bay

Claxton Bay 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
Claxton Bay 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 46 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

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area263.2 sq mi (681.8 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates10.3664°N, 61.4599°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

1,799 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 M6.7 104 km
Oct 4, 2000 66 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M6.2 147 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 78 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 129 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 111 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 139 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 112 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 92 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 148 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 91 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 106 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 100 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 83 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 131 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 92 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 138 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 136 km
Aug 14, 2010 79 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 145 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 57 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 130 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 4 204 km
2005 Emily Category 2 165 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 164 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 45 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 200 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

Claxton Bay 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 Claxton Bay

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Union Claxton Bay Secondary
Claxton Bay Senior Anglican Primary School
Union Claxton Bay Secondary
Union Presbyterian Primary School
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Radio Stations near Claxton Bay

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 Claxton Bay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
la brea pitch lake
Maha Sabha Indian Museum
National Science Centre
Pointe-à-Pierre Train Station

Libraries in Claxton Bay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carnegie Free Library0.0
Couva Public Library0.0
Debe Public Library0.0
Educational Library Services Division0.0
Naparima College Library0.0
Point Fortin Library0.0
Princes Town Public Library0.0
Sipaira Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Claxton Bay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carli Bay Fishing Facility
Chaguanas Market
Claxton Bay Market Shed
Couva Market
debe market
farmers market
Marabella Market
Namdevco Wholesale Market Debe
Point Fortin Farmer's Market
Point Fortin Market Sqaure
Point Fortin Market Square
San Fernando Public Market
Siparia Public Market
St Margaret's Market
Wallace's Fruits & Vegetables
Z Market Hut

Hotels in Claxton Bay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cara Suites

Restaurants in Claxton Bay

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bellana's Grill
Cindy's Chinese Restaurant and Bar
Fu Huw Restaurant & Bar
Hong Tun
OK Foods Chinese Restaurant
Yuke Restaurant

Shopping Malls in Claxton Bay

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Claxton Bay Mall
St. Margaret's Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Claxton Bay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Claxton Bay

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Claxton Bay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Claxton Bay Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Claxton Bay

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Claxton Bay Open Bible Church
Claxton Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church
Divine Army of the New Creation
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church
Lakshmi Sabha Mandir
Masjid us Salaam
Miracle Deliverance Tabernacle
Mizpah Presbyterian Church
St. Simon & St. Jude Anglican Church
The New Testament Church of God
Windsor Park and Belle Vue Hindu Mandir
Windsor Park Open Bible Church

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 Claxton Bay

What is the population of Claxton Bay?

Claxton Bay has a population of 5,679 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 263.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Claxton Bay?

Claxton Bay 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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