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[[Trinidad and Tobago]] is divided into |
[[Trinidad and Tobago]] is divided into seven regions, five boroughs, two city corporations and one ward. |
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==Trinidad== |
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The following are the municipalities and regions created after the amendment of Act No.8 of 1992:<ref>{{cite web |title=Act No. 21 of 1990 |url=http://laws.gov.tt/ttdll-web/revision/download/5248?type=amendment |website=DIGITAL LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY |publisher=Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |access-date=28 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Act81992">{{cite web |title=Act No.8 of 1992 |url=http://laws.gov.tt/ttdll-web/revision/download/11378?type=amendment |website=DIGITAL LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY |publisher=Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |access-date=28 May 2021}}</ref> |
The following are the municipalities and regions created after the amendment of Act No. 8 of 1992:<ref>{{cite web |title=Act No. 21 of 1990 |url=http://laws.gov.tt/ttdll-web/revision/download/5248?type=amendment |website=DIGITAL LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY |publisher=Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |access-date=28 May 2021}}</ref><ref name="Act81992">{{cite web |title=Act No. 8 of 1992 |url=http://laws.gov.tt/ttdll-web/revision/download/11378?type=amendment |website=DIGITAL LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY |publisher=Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago |access-date=28 May 2021}}</ref> |
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Before 1990 Trinidad was divided into [[Counties of Trinidad and Tobago|eight counties]]. |
Before 1990, Trinidad was divided into [[Counties of Trinidad and Tobago|eight counties]]. |
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[[Tobago]] is a ward of Trinidad and Tobago and is governed locally by the [[Tobago House of Assembly]]. |
[[Tobago]] is a ward of Trinidad and Tobago and is governed locally by the [[Tobago House of Assembly]]. |
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Historically, Tobago was divided into seven parishes ( |
Historically, Tobago was divided into seven parishes (Saint Andrew, [[Saint David Parish, Tobago|Saint David]], [[Saint George Parish, Tobago|Saint George]], [[Saint John Parish, Tobago|Saint John]], [[Saint Mary Parish, Tobago|Saint Mary]], [[Saint Patrick Parish, Tobago|Saint Patrick]] and [[Saint Paul Parish, Tobago|Saint Paul]]). In 1768 each parish of Tobago had nominated representatives to the [[Tobago House of Assembly]]. On 20 October 1889 the British crown implemented a Royal [[Order in Council]] constituting Tobago as a ward of Trinidad, thus terminating local government on Tobago and formed a unified colony government. |
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In 1945 when the county council system was first introduced, Tobago was administered as a single county of Trinidad. |
In 1945 when the county council system was first introduced, Tobago was administered as a single county of Trinidad. |
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In 1980 provisions were made for the Tobago House of Assembly to be revived as an entity providing local government in Tobago. Under the revived system, Tobago is made up of |
In 1980 provisions were made for the Tobago House of Assembly to be revived as an entity providing local government in Tobago. Under the revived system, Tobago is made up of 15 local electoral districts since 2021, previously 12 districts, with each district electing one Assemblyman to the THA. |
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Revision as of 03:00, 15 July 2024
Regions, municipalities and wards of Trinidad and Tobago | |
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Location | Trinidad and Tobago |
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Number | 15 |
Trinidad and Tobago portal |
Trinidad and Tobago is divided into seven regions, five boroughs, two city corporations and one ward.
Trinidad
The following are the municipalities and regions created after the amendment of Act No. 8 of 1992:[1][2]
Municipalities of Trinidad | ||||||
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Municipality | Status | Land area[3] | Population (2011)[4] |
Population density[3] | ||
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Port of Spain | City | 12 | 4.6 | 37,074 | 3,090 | 8,000 |
San Fernando | City | 19 | 7.3 | 48,838 | 2,570 | 6,700 |
Chaguanas | Borough | 59 | 23 | 83,516 | 1,416 | 3,670 |
Arima | Borough | 12 | 4.6 | 33,606 | 2,801 | 7,250 |
Point Fortin | Borough | 25 | 9.7 | 20,235 | 809 | 2,100 |
Diego Martin | Borough | 126 | 49 | 102,957 | 817 | 2,120 |
Siparia | Borough | 495 | 191 | 86,949 | 176 | 460 |
Regions of Trinidad | ||||||
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Region | Land area[3] | Population (2011)[5] |
Population density[3] | Regional Capital | ||
km2 | sq mi | /km2 | /sq mi | |||
Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo | 723 | 279 | 178,410 | 247 | 640 | Couva |
Mayaro–Rio Claro | 814 | 314 | 35,650 | 44 | 110 | Rio Claro |
Penal–Debe | 246 | 95 | 89,392 | 363 | 940 | Penal |
Princes Town | 620 | 240 | 102,375 | 165 | 430 | Princes Town |
San Juan–Laventille | 239 | 92 | 157,258 | 658 | 1,700 | San Juan |
Sangre Grande | 927 | 358 | 75,766 | 82 | 210 | Sangre Grande |
Tunapuna–Piarco | 510 | 200 | 215,119 | 422 | 1,090 | Tunapuna |
The following regions were merged after the amendment of Act No. 8 of 1992:[2]
Dissolved Regions | Consolidated Region |
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Couva | Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo |
Tabaquite–Talparo | |
Mayaro | Mayaro–Rio Claro |
Rio Claro | |
Tunapuna | Tunapuna–Piarco |
Piarco | |
San Juan | San Juan–Laventille |
Laventille |
Before 1990, Trinidad was divided into eight counties.
Tobago
Tobago is a ward of Trinidad and Tobago and is governed locally by the Tobago House of Assembly.
Historically, Tobago was divided into seven parishes (Saint Andrew, Saint David, Saint George, Saint John, Saint Mary, Saint Patrick and Saint Paul). In 1768 each parish of Tobago had nominated representatives to the Tobago House of Assembly. On 20 October 1889 the British crown implemented a Royal Order in Council constituting Tobago as a ward of Trinidad, thus terminating local government on Tobago and formed a unified colony government.
In 1945 when the county council system was first introduced, Tobago was administered as a single county of Trinidad.
In 1980 provisions were made for the Tobago House of Assembly to be revived as an entity providing local government in Tobago. Under the revived system, Tobago is made up of 15 local electoral districts since 2021, previously 12 districts, with each district electing one Assemblyman to the THA.
No. | Electoral districts[6] |
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1 | Bagatelle/Bacolet |
2 | Belle Garden/Glamorgan |
3 | Bethel/New Grange |
4 | Bethesda/Les Coteaux |
5 | Bon Accord/Crown Point |
6 | Buccoo/Mt. Pleasant |
7 | Darrel Spring/Whim |
8 | Lambeau/ Lowlands |
9 | Mason Hall/Moriah |
10 | Mt. St. George/Goodwood |
11 | Parlatuvier/L’Anse Fourmi/Speyside |
12 | Plymouth/Black Rock |
13 | Roxborough/Argyle |
14 | Scarborough/Mt. Grace |
15 | Signal Hill/Patience Hill |
See also
- ISO 3166-2:TT
- List of Caribbean First-level Subdivisions by Total Area
- Commonwealth Local Government Forum-Americas
Notes
- ^ "Act No. 21 of 1990". DIGITAL LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY. Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Act No. 8 of 1992". DIGITAL LEGISLATIVE LIBRARY. Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ a b c d Trinidad and Tobago 2011 Population and Housing Census Demographic Report (PDF) (Report). Trinidad and Tobago Central Statistical Office. p. 26. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Trinidad and Tobago 2011 Population and Housing Census Demographic Report (PDF) (Report). Trinidad and Tobago Central Statistical Office. p. 5. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ Trinidad and Tobago 2011 Population and Housing Census Demographic Report (PDF) (Report). Trinidad and Tobago Central Statistical Office. p. 5. Retrieved 27 May 2016.
- ^ "Overview | Elections And Boundaries Commission". Retrieved 2 May 2022.
References
- 2000 Census: Total Population by Sex, Sex Ratio and Area 2000
- Min. of Public Administration; Gov't. Information Service (2009). "Local Government in Trinidad and Tobago". NALIS. Archived from the original on 12 June 2010. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- Dupont, Jerry (2001). "Trinidad and Tobago". The common law abroad: constitutional and legal legacy of the British empire. William S. Hein Publishing. pp. 295–303. ISBN 0-8377-3125-9. Retrieved 26 July 2010.
- Julien, Joel. "T&T goes to the polls again". Trinidad and Tobago Express. Archived from the original on 30 July 2010.
External links
- Regional corporations and municipalities of Trinidad and Tobago
- Subdivisions of Trinidad and Tobago
- Lists of administrative divisions
- Administrative divisions in North America
- First-level administrative divisions by country
- Trinidad and Tobago geography-related lists
- Government of Trinidad and Tobago
- Local government in Trinidad and Tobago
- Regions of North America by country