Trinidad and Tobago is located in the Caribbean region at latitude 10.691803 and longitude -61.222503 and is part of the North American continent continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
10° 41' 30.49'' N
61° 13' 21.01'' W
You can see the location of Trinidad and Tobago on the world map below:
Trinidad and Tobago on the World Map
Trinidad and Tobago Neighboring Countries
The country has no neighboring countries/land borders.
Maritime Borders
Trinidad and Tobago borders with the Caribbean Sea.
Trinidad and Tobago Key Facts
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Coordinates |
Latitude: 10.691803 Longitude: -61.222503 |
| Country Codes |
Alpha 2: TT Alpha 3: TTO |
| Country Flag Emoji | 🇹🇹 |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +1-868 |
| Capital city | Port of Spain |
| Continent / Subcontinent |
North America Caribbean |
| Country Area | 5,128 sq km |
| Population 2024 |
1,368,333 World Rank: 156 |
| Median Age | 35.5 |
| Life expectancy | 73.5 |
| Major languages | English (official), Trinidadian Creole English, Tobagonian Creole English, Caribbean Hindustani (a dialect of Hindi), Trinidadian Creole French, Spanish, Chinese |
| UTC/GMT Time |
Number of time zones: 1
|
| Internet TLD | .tt |
| Biggest Airport | Piarco International Airport (POS) |
| Average temperature |
25.75 °C 78.35 °F |
| Administrative Divisions | 9 regions 3 boroughs 2 cities 1 ward |
| Political system | Parliamentary democracy |
Trinidad and Tobago Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
|---|---|
| World Bank Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Currency | Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) |
| GDP in 2024 |
$25.6 (billions of USD) World Rank: 116 |
| GDP per capita in 2024 |
$18,733 World Rank: 76 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Oil and gas, manufacturing, agriculture, energy |
| Top 5 Import Countries | United States, China, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia |
| Top 5 Export Countries | United States, Brazil, Mexico, China, Colombia |
Biggest Cities in Trinidad and Tobago
Here are the largest cities in Trinidad and Tobago based on 2024 data:
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Chaguanas | 67,433 |
| Mon Repos | 56,380 |
| San Fernando | 55,419 |
| Port of Spain | 49,031 |
| Rio Claro | 35,650 |
| Arima | 35,000 |
| Marabella | 26,700 |
| Diego Martin | 25,370 |
| Laventille | 21,000 |
| Point Fortin | 19,056 |