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Couva, Trinidad and Tobago

Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo · Trinidad and Tobago

Couva is a small city in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 5,178. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,178 Population 197/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.2 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Couva

Couva

Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo is one of the nine regions of Trinidad and Tobago, and one of the five regions which form the Gulf of Paria coastline on Trinidad's West Coast. Its regional capital and commercial center is Couva. Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo is the third-largest of Trinidad and Tobago's nine regions, with an area of 723 square kilometres (300 sq mi). As of 2011, the population was 178,410. The region is the second-most populous and fourth-least-densely populated region in Trinidad with 247 inhabitants per square kilometre (640/sq mi).

People

Population5,178
Density197/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain73.2 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population5,178
Population Density197 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates10.4225°, -61.4675°
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 Couva

Couva is a small city in Trinidad and Tobago (Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo) with a population of 5,178. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 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 Couva

Couva 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
Couva 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 49 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

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area26.3 sq mi (68.2 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates10.4225°N, 61.4675°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 99 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 M6.1 124 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 137 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 M5.8 113 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 88 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 86 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 102 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 143 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 94 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 88 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 M5.2 131 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 137 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 65 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 4 199 km
2005 Emily Category 2 160 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 158 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 31 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 40 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 193 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

Couva 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 Couva

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Couva East Secondary School
Exchange Presbyterian Primary School
Mc Bean Presbyterian School
Chinmaya Mission Trinidad and Tobago
Holy Faith Convent
Preysal Secondary School
Miracle Ministries Pentecostal High School
Rudranath Capildeo Learning Resource Centre
St. Andrews Anglican Primary School
Couva West Secondary School
Couva East Secondary School
Couva Government Primary School
Exchange Presbyterian Primary School
Sevilla Private Primary School
Balmain Presbyterian School
Roystonia Government Early Childhood Care And Education Center
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Radio Stations near Couva

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 Couva

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

Libraries in Couva

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 Couva

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

Hotels in Couva

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

#45 PLA Apartments
Home of Football Hotel
Metro Hotel

Restaurants in Couva

33 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Rest & Bar/Lotto
Avala Express
Bamboo Event Centre & Restaurant Lotto Machine
Bougainvillea Restaurant and Catering
Chinese Restaurant
ChokaBossTT
Double Dragon Restaurant
Eclipse Desserts
Garden Palace
Garden Palace
Golden Jade
Golden Palace Chinese Restuarant
Habibi Grill
Hot on 'D' Sport Roti Shop
Hur Fry Chinese Restaurant
J-ZZ's International Steakhouse
Kazza Pot & Kettle
Lunch Stop
Lunch Stop
Mexican Bar B Que & Grill
Naafa' Pizza
Natty's Smokehouse
Pizza Hut
Quan Kep's Pork Shed
Restaurant Couva
Salsa Casino
Shanghi Express
T&C Fresh Cook
Tasty Chinese Restaurant
tks food paradise
Toni's Grill
Umami Sushi
Waffle House

Cafes in Couva

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Budham Hardial
Donut Boys
Piney's Soft Drink Depot
Starbucks

Monuments in Couva

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rienzi Complex

Clinics in Couva

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Occupational Medical Providers

Dentists in Couva

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dental Clinic
Sunny Smiles Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Couva

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exotic Pets Plus Vet Clinic
Total Pet Care Veternary Hospital

Train Stations in Couva

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Couva Railway Station

Gas Stations in Couva

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NP
NP
NP Service Station
Unipet
Unipet Gas Station

Banks in Couva

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Community Credit Union
First Citizens Bank
RBC
Republic Bank
Scotiabank
TECU Credit Union
Unit Trust Corporation
Venture Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Couva

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Couva Shopping Complex
Couva Shopping Complex
Couva Shopping Complex

Gyms in Couva

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beyond Fitness TT

Golf Courses in Couva

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brechin Castle Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Couva

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Couva

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Couva

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
San pedro estate scott hse
TTPost Couva

Treatment Centers in Couva

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arima Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Couva

28 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Apostolic City Church
Balmain Masjid
BLDG Mosque Orange Valley Couva
Couva Mandir
Couva Masjid
Couva Masjid
Couva Masjid Noel Street North Project
Couva Nazarene Church
Emmanuel Evangelical Church
Exchange Mandir
Exchange R.C. Church
Four Roads Masjid
Greater Love Christian Centre
Harnarine Rambali
Islamic Centre
Joe Gokool Miracle Valley Ministries International
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Knox Presbyterian Church
Mc Bean Masjid Est 1999
Mc Bean Presbyterian Church
Preysal Kingdom Hall
Rahim Mosque
Saint Andrew's Anglican Church
Swaha Divya Ashram
Temple in the Sea
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Universal Church
Warriors Assembly Growing 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 Couva

What is the population of Couva?

Couva has a population of 5,178 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 197 people per square mile, spread across 26.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Couva?

Couva 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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