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Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago
Point Fortin · Trinidad and Tobago
Point Fortin is a small city in Point Fortin, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 19,056. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Point Fortin
Point Fortin, officially the Republic Borough of Point Fortin, the smallest Borough in Trinidad and Tobago is located in southwestern Trinidad, about 32 km (20 mi) southwest of San Fernando, in the historic county of Saint Patrick. After the discovery of petroleum in the area in 1906 the town grew into a major oil-producing centre. The town grew with the oil industry between the 1940s and 1980s, culminating in its elevation to borough status in 1980. After the end of the oil boom Point Fortin was hit hard by economic recession in the 1980s and the closure of its oil refinery. Construction of a Liquefied Natural Gas plant by Atlantic LNG in late 1990s boosted the economy.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,056 |
| Population Density | 2,067 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1741°, -61.6841° |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Country | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
| State / Province | Point Fortin |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.8 inches (1,417 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Point Fortin
Point Fortin is a small city in Trinidad and Tobago (Point Fortin) with a population of 19,056. 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 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.
Climate in Point Fortin
Point Fortin has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1701 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Trinidad and Tobago avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,067/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1741°N, 61.6841°W |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | TRINIDAD | Meteorological | — | — | 64 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in |
Point Fortin has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and March the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Point Fortin
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedros Composite Secondary School | College | — | — |
Schools in Point Fortin
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erin Seventh Day Adventist Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Francis Primary School Erin | — | — | — | — |
| Point Fortin West | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Name Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Cap-de-ville government primary school | — | — | — | — |
| Yule - ECE school | — | — | — | — |
| U.W.I South Open Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Peaceful Warriors Martial Arts International - Point Fortin | — | — | — | — |
| Point Fortin Anglican Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Point Fortin A.S.J.A Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Vessigny Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Brighton Government Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| NESC | — | — | — | — |
| GVC | — | — | — | — |
| Egypt Goverment Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Point Fortin
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk City 91.1 FM | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Isaac 98.1fm | christian, christian-gospel | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| LIT 102.3FM | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Point Fortin
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| la brea pitch lake | ||||
| Pointe-à-Pierre Train Station |
Libraries in Point Fortin
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Free Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couva Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Debe Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Naparima College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Point Fortin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sipaira Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Point Fortin
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Hotels in Point Fortin
2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Point Fortin
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Point Fortin
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Point Fortin
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Point Fortin
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Point Fortin
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Point Fortin
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Piarco International Airport | POS | Large Airport |
| Guiria Airport | GUI | Medium Airport |
| Camden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | PDZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Point Fortin
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| TTPost | |
| TTPost La Brea | |
| TTPost Point Fortin- GCC Insurance Services |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Point Fortin
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethany Gospel Hall | |
| Cap De Ville Hindu Temple | |
| Catholic Charismatic Center | |
| Catholic Church | |
| Church Of The Nazerene Cochrane | |
| Church Of The Nazerene Vance River | |
| Convent | |
| Holy Family RC Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness | |
| Lot 10 Open Bible Church | |
| Mt. Hope SB Church | |
| St. Anthony's RC Church | |
| SunSet Tabernacle |
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What is the population of Point Fortin?
Point Fortin has a population of 19,056 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 2,067 people per square mile, spread across 9.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Point Fortin?
Point Fortin 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 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.