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Sangre Grande, Trinidad and Tobago

Sangre Grande Regional Corporation · Trinidad and Tobago

Sangre Grande is a small city in Sangre Grande Regional Corporation, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 15,968. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

15,968 Population 37/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
85.9 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Sangre Grande

Sangre Grande

Sangre Grande is the largest town in northeastern Trinidad and Tobago. It is located east of Arima and southwest of the village of Toco. It is the seat of the Sangre Grande Regional Corporation and capital of the region.

People

Population15,968
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain85.9 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population15,968
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates10.5871°, -61.1301°
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Country🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
State / ProvinceSangre Grande Regional Corporation
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation85.9 inches (2,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sangre Grande

Sangre Grande is a small city in Trinidad and Tobago (Sangre Grande Regional Corporation) with a population of 15,968. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.

Climate in Sangre Grande

Sangre Grande 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 22.1° / 31.2° 84.5
Feb 26.8°C / 80°F 22.2° / 31.5° 49.9
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 22.5° / 32.3° 37.3
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33° 52.0
May 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.9° 109.4
Jun 28°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31.9° 243.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 24° / 32° 231.3
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 24° / 32.6° 256.2
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 24.1° / 33.2° 176.6
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.8° 186.7
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 23.5° / 32° 221.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 22.7° / 31.4° 144.4
Sangre Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area426.6 sq mi (1,104.8 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates10.5871°N, 61.1301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.43"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,690 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 64 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 56 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 94 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 134 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 83 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 53 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 52 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 64 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 121 km
Jun 1, 1994 72 km ESE of Grenville, Grenada M5.4 148 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 114 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 96 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 52 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 138 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 59 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 63 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 45 km
Jan 15, 2004 35 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 149 km
Apr 16, 2015 30 km NNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.1 143 km
May 3, 1994 63 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Beryl Category 4 167 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 296 km
2005 Emily Category 2 129 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 135 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 12 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 184 km
Kick 'em Jenny Submarine -185 m (-607 ft) 2017 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 10.4 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in

Sangre Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Sangre Grande

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Coryal Secondary School
Lower Cumuto Government School
Upper Cumuto Government Primary Schoo
Upper Cumuto Roman Catholic School
Guaico Secondary
COSTAATT Sangre Grande Campus
Manzanilla Secondary School
Guaico Government Primary School
North Eastern College
Sangre Grande Secondary School
Guaico Presbyterian Primary School
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Radio Stations near Sangre Grande

8 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
Vibe CT (Port of Spain) 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
Scorch Radio 101.1FM soca, various MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Sangre Grande

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lopinot house
National Science Centre

Libraries in Sangre Grande

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arima Public Library0.0
Library/ Dean's Room0.0

Farmers Markets in Sangre Grande

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arima Public Market

Restaurants in Sangre Grande

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

S & S Roti Shop

Cafes in Sangre Grande

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

School Cafeteria

Clinics in Sangre Grande

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

School Clinic

Bus Stations in Sangre Grande

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arima / POS Maxi Terminal
PTSC Bus Station

Gas Stations in Sangre Grande

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grande Old Gas station
National Petroleum Gas Station
Np manzanilla
Unipet
Unipet

Banks in Sangre Grande

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Scotiabank

Shopping Malls in Sangre Grande

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Xtra Plaza

Stadiums & Teams in Sangre Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sangre Grande

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
A.N.R. Robinson International AirportTABLarge Airport
Piarco International AirportPOSLarge Airport
Camden AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sangre Grande

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
TTPost

Treatment Centers in Sangre Grande

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arima Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sangre Grande

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Cumuto Presbyterian Church
Guaico Seventh Day Adventist Church
Headstone Tabernacle
Holiness Believers Assembly
Jama Masjid
Kristin Kuti Temple
Masjid ul Mümineen
Morton Memorial Presbyterian Church
Sangre Grande ASJA Masjid
St Francis of Assisi RC Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Sangre Grande

What is the population of Sangre Grande?

Sangre Grande has a population of 15,968 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 426.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sangre Grande?

Sangre Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.

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