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Debe, Trinidad and Tobago

Penal/Debe · Trinidad and Tobago

Debe is a small town in Penal/Debe, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 3,127. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,127 Population 34/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Debe

Debe

Debe is a town in south Trinidad located in the region of Penal–Debe. Debe has grown from a small settlement into a key transit point which as has merged to some extent with Penal. A denomination high school was established by the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha. Debe had initially gained importance as a train stop during sugar cane production. However with the closure of the sugar industry Debe continued to be widely known for doubles and other delicacies. The area has also gained prominence for its wholesale marketing of agricultural produce in government managed Namdevco, which is the largest wholesale market in the country. Chutney music is believed to have originated in the Barrackpore-Debe-Penal area.

People

Population3,127
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population3,127
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates10.2085°, -61.4527°
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Country🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
State / ProvincePenal/Debe
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation66.4 inches (1,687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Debe

Debe is a small town in Trinidad and Tobago (Penal/Debe) with a population of 3,127. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 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 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.

Debe 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area91.1 sq mi (236.0 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates10.2085°N, 61.4527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.4"
75% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,721 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 M6.7 118 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 76 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 145 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 122 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 145 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 111 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 106 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 119 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 105 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 118 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 91 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 138 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 144 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 106 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 48 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 148 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 50 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 130 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 146 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 145 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 4 220 km
2005 Emily Category 2 181 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 181 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 43 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 61 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in

Debe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Debe

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Parvati Girls School
Debe Presbyterian Primary School
Primary School
Parvati Girls' Hindu College
Parvati Primary School
Debe Hindu School
Parvati Primary School
Parvati Girls' Hindu College
Parvati Primary School
Markaz Al Ihsaan
Woodland Hindu School
DEBE HIGH SCHOOL
Picton Presbyterian School
Woodland Hindu Primary School
Debe Hindu School
Inverness Presbyterian Primary School
Barrackpore West Secondary
Barrackpore East Secondary
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Radio Stations near Debe

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
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 Debe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
la brea pitch lake
Pointe-à-Pierre Train Station

Libraries in Debe

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

Farmers Markets in Debe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carli Bay Fishing Facility
Claxton Bay Market Shed
Couva Market
debe market
farmers market
Marabella Market
Namdevco Wholesale Market Debe
Palo Seco Public Market
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

Restaurants in Debe

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Doc's Ranch
Simon say
Simon Say餐馆

Cafes in Debe

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alana mini mart
cafe

Gas Stations in Debe

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basdeo Lakhan
Bhagwandaye Singh
NP QuickShoppe
NP Service Station
Unipet Service Station

Banks in Debe

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parvati Bank
Parvati Bank
Parvati Bank

Shopping Malls in Debe

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lall's Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Debe

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Debe

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Debe

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Barrackpore Delivery Post Office
debe post office
Southern Cosmetics
TTPost South Oropouche

Churches & Religious Organizations in Debe

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ Tabernacle Worship Center
Gajanan Bhawan Sabha
Monkey Town Presbyterian Church
Palmiste Evangelical Church
Parvati Temple
Parvati Temple
Parvati Temple
Shiv Harijan Mandir

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 Debe

What is the population of Debe?

Debe has a population of 3,127 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 91.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debe?

Debe 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.

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