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Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago

Princes Town · Trinidad and Tobago

Princes Town is a small city in Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 10,000. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

10,000 Population 46/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.4 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Princes Town

Princes Town

Princes Town is a region of Trinidad and Tobago. The local government body is Princes Town Regional Corporation, a Regional Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago. The region has a land area of 620 km2. The Princes Town Regional Corporation is headquartered in Princes Town.

People

Population10,000
Density46/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain66.4 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population10,000
Population Density46 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates10.2718°, -61.3710°
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Country🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
State / ProvincePrinces Town
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 Princes Town

Princes Town is a small city in Trinidad and Tobago (Princes Town) with a population of 10,000. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 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 Princes Town

Princes Town has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2018 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.1° / 29.7° 101.4
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.4° 79.0
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 23.1° / 31.2° 142.5
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.8° 88.4
May 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 32.2° 133.0
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 24.2° / 31.5° 256.8
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.7° 222.8
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 24.5° / 31.4° 203.0
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 32.4° 125.9
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.9° 189.8
Nov 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.7° 269.1
Dec 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.9° 206.5
Princes Town 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 226 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

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area219.1 sq mi (567.4 km²)
Population Density46/sq mi
Coordinates10.2718°N, 61.3710°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

1,737 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 M6.7 107 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 67 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 135 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 125 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 102 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 96 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 95 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 108 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 96 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 113 km
Jul 9, 1997 43 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 150 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 144 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 95 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 144 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 136 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 43 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 150 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 46 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 136 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 130 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 4 210 km
2005 Emily Category 2 171 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 173 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 32 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 60 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

Princes Town 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 Princes Town

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
New Grant Anglican
ASJA Girls High School Barrackpore
Princes Town Primary School
Jordan Hill Presbyterian
St. Stephen's College
Experts Fire and Safety Limited
St. Michael's AC
St. Stephen's AC
School of Practical and Accounting (PTown)
Nipaul Presbyterian School
Princes Town East Secondary School
Princes Town West Secondary School
Williamsville Secondary School
New Grant Government Primary School
Lengua Presbyterian Primary School
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Radio Stations near Princes Town

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 Princes Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Maha Sabha Indian Museum
Pointe-à-Pierre Train Station

Libraries in Princes Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carnegie Free Library0.0
Couva Public Library0.0
Debe Public Library0.0
Educational Library Services Division0.0
Naparima College Library0.0
Princes Town Public Library0.0
Sipaira Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Princes Town

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carli Bay Fishing Facility
Chaguanas Market
Claxton Bay Market Shed
Couva Market
debe market
Marabella Market
Namdevco Wholesale Market Debe
Palo Seco Public Market
San Fernando Public Market
Siparia Public Market
St Margaret's Market
Wallace's Fruits & Vegetables
Z Market Hut

Restaurants in Princes Town

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blessed Hands
Hi Ni Hao Chinese Restaurant
K & H Roti Shop
Kongs Chinese Restaurant
New Grant Chinese Restaraunt
Troy City Restaurant & Lounge

Cafes in Princes Town

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mohan trace

Clinics in Princes Town

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dad's Nonprofit Masseuse - Mr. Hacko

Gas Stations in Princes Town

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NP Service Station
TT #4477482889
Unipet Service Station

Banks in Princes Town

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First Citizens Bank
RBC
Republic Bank
Scotiabank
Scotiabank

Gyms in Princes Town

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Madhoo's Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Princes Town

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Princes Town

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Princes Town

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bronte Jamaat
Kingdom Hall
Mandir
Masjid Ul Ahad
New Grant Pentecostal Assembly
New Testament Church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Princes Town ASJA Masjid
St John's Masjid - Haji Ralph Khan Complex
St John's Masjid - Haji Ralph Khan Complex
The Church of Christ

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 Princes Town

What is the population of Princes Town?

Princes Town has a population of 10,000 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 46 people per square mile, spread across 219.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Princes Town?

Princes Town 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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