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Peñal, Trinidad and Tobago

Penal/Debe · Trinidad and Tobago

Peñal is a small city in Penal/Debe, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 12,281. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

12,281 Population 135/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Peñal

Peñal

Syne Village es una villa de Trinidad y Tobago, que forma parte de las regiones de Penal-Debe y Siparia.

People

Population12,281
Density135/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population12,281
Population Density135 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.1667°, -61.4667°
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 Peñal

Peñal is a small city in Trinidad and Tobago (Penal/Debe) with a population of 12,281. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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.

Climate in Peñal

Peñal has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2100 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.1° 77.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 24.3° / 29.5° 59.8
Mar 27°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 139.3
Apr 27.5°C / 82°F 25° / 30.4° 80.0
May 27.9°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.7° 135.1
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 25.5° / 30.3° 289.0
Jul 27.5°C / 82°F 25.6° / 29.9° 267.9
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 26° / 30.6° 224.1
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 26.1° / 31.2° 149.8
Oct 28.1°C / 83°F 26° / 31° 205.5
Nov 27.5°C / 82°F 25.7° / 30° 270.0
Dec 26.9°C / 80°F 24.9° / 29.4° 202.9
Peñal 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 26 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area91.1 sq mi (236.0 km²)
Population Density135/sq mi
Coordinates10.1667°N, 61.4667°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

1,691 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 M6.7 122 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 M6.1 150 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 124 km
Jun 23, 2024 20 km NE of Yaguaraparo, Venezuela M6.0 146 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 M5.6 111 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 110 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 123 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 92 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 122 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 139 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 M5.3 111 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 48 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
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 148 km
Jun 23, 2018 44 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 147 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 127 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 4 225 km
2005 Emily Category 2 185 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 186 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 47 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 65 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

Peñal 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 Peñal

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Penal Secondary
Nesc
Shiva Boys' Hindu College
Primary School
Penal Presbyterian Primary School
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Radio Stations near Peñal

4 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

Museums in Peñal

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

Libraries in Peñal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carnegie Free 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 Peñal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Claxton Bay Market Shed
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

Hotels in Peñal

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Double Palms

Restaurants in Peñal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Green lawn

Cafes in Peñal

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

A&D mini mart
All purpose mini mart

Dentists in Peñal

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lifetime Smiles & Co.

Gas Stations in Peñal

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basdeo Jaggernauth
Ramdeo Rambalack

Banks in Peñal

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Republic Bank
Republic Bank
Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Peñal

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Courts
Singer
Time Center Mall
Unique Shopping Center

Stadiums & Teams in Peñal

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Peñal

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peñal

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Penal Mosque
Penal Presbyterian Church
Rock Road ASJA Masjid
Sri Sachchidananda Yoga Ashrama

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 Peñal

What is the population of Peñal?

Peñal has a population of 12,281 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 135 people per square mile, spread across 91.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peñal?

Peñal 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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