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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain · Trinidad and Tobago
Port of Spain is a mid-size city in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 49,031. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Port of Spain
Port of Spain is the capital and chief port of Trinidad and Tobago. With a municipal population of 49,867 (2017), an urban population of 81,142 and a transient daily population of 250,000, it is Trinidad and Tobago's third largest municipality, after Chaguanas and San Fernando.
People
Climate
| Population | 49,031 |
| Population Density | 10,590 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6667°, -61.5189° |
| Timezone | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Country | 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago |
| State / Province | Port of Spain |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.0 inches (1,650 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Port of Spain
Port of Spain is a mid-size city in Trinidad and Tobago (Port of Spain) with a population of 49,031. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.
Climate in Port of Spain
Port of Spain 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Trinidad and Tobago avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6667°N, 61.5189°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 | — | — | 40 km |
| 1795 | PORT-OF-SPAIN | Earthquake | — | — | 20 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| St. Catherine | Stratovolcano | 840 m (2,756 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Kick 'em Jenny | Submarine | -185 m (-607 ft) | 2017 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in |
Port of Spain has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (2.1").
Schools in Port of Spain
28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor and Rosewood | — | — | — | — |
| St. Francois Girls' College | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Cruz R.C School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Francois Girls' Roman Catholic School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Franis Boy's College | — | — | — | — |
| Newtown Girls' & Boys' R.C. Schools | — | — | — | — |
| Tranquility Government Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tranquility Government Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Monica's Preparatory School | — | — | — | — |
| Trinity Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Richmond Street Boys Anglican School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Catherine's Girls' Anglican School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Name Convent | — | — | — | — |
| Boissiere Village R.C. Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Caribbean Institute of Languages | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Anstey High School | — | — | — | — |
| Belmont Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain | — | — | — | — |
| Eston Study Centre | — | — | — | — |
| Belmont Boys RC Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Holy Faith Prep School (St. Bernadette's) | — | — | — | — |
| St. Ann's RC School | — | — | — | — |
| St. Ursulas Girls Anglican School | — | — | — | — |
| Bishop Anstey Junior School | — | — | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Boys' Roman Catholic Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Saint Francois Girls Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Belmont Government Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Belmont Boys' Secondary | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Port of Spain
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 Port of Spain
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BWIA L1011 Museum | ||||
| Chaguaramas Military Museum | ||||
| Lopinot house | ||||
| Maha Sabha Indian Museum | ||||
| National Museum & Art Gallery | ||||
| National Science Centre | ||||
| River Estate Waterwheel Museum | ||||
| The Museum of the City of Port of Spain |
Libraries in Port of Spain
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Jordan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Arima Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Couva Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DCFA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Diego Martin Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Educational Library Services Division | 0.0 | |||||
| Nails National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Information System Authority | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS) | 0.0 | |||||
| Tunapuna Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tunapuna Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Port of Spain
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arima Public Market | |||||
| Carli Bay Fishing Facility | |||||
| Central Market | |||||
| Chaguanas Market | |||||
| Couva Market | |||||
| Norris Deonarine Northern Wholesale Market | |||||
| San Antonio Green Market | |||||
| San Juan Market | |||||
| San Juan Market | |||||
| The Meat Palace | |||||
| Tunapuna Market | |||||
| Z Market Hut |
Hotels in Port of Spain
15 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Port of Spain
80 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Port of Spain
21 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Port of Spain
2 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Port of Spain
4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Port of Spain
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Port of Spain
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Port of Spain
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Port of Spain
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Port of Spain
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Port of Spain
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Port of Spain
23 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Port of Spain
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Port of Spain
4 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Port of Spain
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Port of Spain
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TAB | Large Airport |
| Piarco International Airport | POS | Large Airport |
| Camden Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Pedernales Airport | PDZ | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Port of Spain
6 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Belmont Post Office TT Post | |
| Business Centre Delivery Office | |
| Cantaro Post Office | |
| Saint Ann's TTPost | |
| TTPost | |
| TTPOST Belmont Delivery Office |
Treatment Centers in Port of Spain
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arima Rehabilitation Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Port of Spain
23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Saints Anglican Church | |
| Belmont Church of Christ | |
| Caribbean Nazarene College Church | |
| Caribbean Union Conference Of Seventh-Day Adventists | |
| First Church of Christ Sciences | |
| Gospel Hall | |
| Grace Chapel (Chinese Christian Fellowship) | |
| Holiness Revival Ministries | |
| Holy Name | |
| Living Water Community Church | |
| Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church | |
| Saint Margret of Antioch | |
| Santa Cruz Church of the Nazarene | |
| St. Ann's RC Church | |
| St. Francis Catholic Church | |
| St. Joseph's Convent, Port of Spain, Chapel | |
| St. Mary's Chapel | |
| St. Theresa's RC Church | |
| St. Vincent de Paul Assumption Church | |
| Stanmore Ave. Seventh-Day Adventist Church |
Explore Near Port of Spain
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Port of Spain
17 places within 15 km
- • Chagville Beach
- • Macqueripe Beach
- • Tyrico Beach
- • Fort George
- • Loftt Art Gallery
- • Port of Spain Lighthouse
- • Cerro de las Cuevas y Maracas
- • El Tucuche
- • La Vigie
- • Mal d'Estomac
- • San Juan Mountain
- • Caroni Swamp
- • Fort George
- • Lookout
- • Mount Saint Benedict
- • Mount St. Benedict
- + 1 more
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What is the population of Port of Spain?
Port of Spain has a population of 49,031 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 10,590 people per square mile, spread across 4.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Port of Spain?
Port of Spain has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches.