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Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago

Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo · Trinidad and Tobago

Talparo is a small town in Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago with a population of 1,661. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,661 Population 311/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
84.7 in Annual Rain
America / Port of Spain Timezone

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About Talparo

Talparo

Talparo is a rural community in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in west-central Trinidad, and is administered by the Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo Regional Corporation.

People

Population1,661
Density311/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain84.7 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population1,661
Population Density311 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates10.5000°, -61.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain
Country🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
State / ProvinceCouva-Tabaquite-Talparo
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation84.7 inches (2,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Talparo

Talparo is a small town in Trinidad and Tobago (Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo) with a population of 1,661. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.7 inches. The timezone is America/Port_of_Spain.

Climate in Talparo

Talparo 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
Talparo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates10.5000°N, 61.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port_of_Spain

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.7"
123% above Trinidad and Tobago avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,781 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 79 km
May 3, 1994 46 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M6.2 63 km
Apr 2, 1997 33 km NW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M6.1 107 km
Oct 12, 2013 36 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M6.0 123 km
Jul 3, 2008 80 km E of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.8 93 km
Apr 22, 1997 29 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.6 68 km
Apr 8, 1997 15 km SSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 81 km
May 4, 1997 31 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.5 67 km
Nov 5, 2017 67 km SE of Saint David’s, Grenada M5.5 131 km
Aug 17, 1991 14 km ENE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.4 100 km
Jan 1, 1996 61 km NNW of Petit Valley, Trinidad and Tobago M5.4 95 km
Sep 21, 1991 28 km SW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.3 68 km
Jul 14, 2022 37 km WNW of Güiria, Venezuela M5.3 148 km
Jun 27, 2008 64 km N of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 145 km
Apr 7, 2016 31 km W of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 145 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 54 km
Feb 4, 2011 84 km NNE of Güiria, Venezuela M5.2 133 km
Nov 22, 2009 34 km SSE of Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago M5.2 59 km
Jan 29, 2022 41 km WSW of Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago M5.1 58 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 4 182 km
2005 Emily Category 2 143 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 146 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 7 km
1795 PORT-OF-SPAIN Earthquake 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: St. Catherine (189 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
St. Catherine Stratovolcano 840 m (2,756 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 3.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in

Talparo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Talparo

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mamoral RC School
Coryal Roman Catholic School
Tamana Hindu School
Tamana Roman Catholic School
Brazil Rc School
Brazil Secondary School
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Radio Stations near Talparo

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 Talparo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Lopinot house
Maha Sabha Indian Museum
National Museum & Art Gallery
National Science Centre
Pointe-à-Pierre Train Station
The Museum of the City of Port of Spain

Libraries in Talparo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alma Jordan Library0.0
Arima Public Library0.0
Carnegie Free Library0.0
Couva Public Library0.0
DCFA Library0.0
Educational Library Services Division0.0
Library/ Dean's Room0.0
Naparima College Library0.0
National Library and Information System Authority0.0
National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)0.0
Princes Town Public Library0.0
Tunapuna Public Library0.0
Tunapuna Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Talparo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arima Public Market
Carli Bay Fishing Facility
Central Market
Chaguanas Market
Claxton Bay Market Shed
Couva Market
Marabella Market
Norris Deonarine Northern Wholesale Market
San Antonio Green Market
San Fernando Public Market
San Juan Market
San Juan Market
St Margaret's Market
The Meat Palace
Tunapuna Market
Wallace's Fruits & Vegetables
Z Market Hut

Clinics in Talparo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Talparo Health Care

Gas Stations in Talparo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NP
NP Gas Station

Stadiums & Teams in Talparo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Talparo

3 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Talparo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
TTPost

Treatment Centers in Talparo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Arima Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Talparo

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anglican Church
Anglican Church
Brazil Seventh Day Adventist Church
Brazil Village Hindu Temple
Church
Faith Assembly Brazil
Faith Assembly Limited
Hindu Temple
HolyFamily RC Church
Iskcon Madhuban Jai Jagannath, Baladev, Subadra.
Masjid At Taqwa
Masjid At Taqwa
Mt. Pisgah Spiritual Baptist Church
Mt. Pisgah Spiritual Baptist Church

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 Talparo

What is the population of Talparo?

Talparo has a population of 1,661 residents and is located in Trinidad and Tobago. The population density is 311 people per square mile, spread across 5.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Talparo?

Talparo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.7 inches.

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