San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago

The City of San Fernando is one of the two cities which exist in the twin island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is 18 km² in area. It is situated in the southwestern area of the island of Trinidad; bounded to the North by the Guaracara River, the south by the Oropouche River, the east by the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway, and the West by the Gulf of Paria. The population was estimated to be 62,000 as of 2002, making it the largest city and second largest municipality in the country. The former Borough of San Fernando was elevated to the status of a city on November 18, 1988.

Related Topics:
Trinidad and Tobago - Trinidad - Guaracara River - Oropouche River - Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway - Gulf of Paria - 2002 - City - Municipality - Borough - November 18 - 1988

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The motto of San Fernando is: "Sanitas Fortis" - In a Healthy Environment We Will Find Strength.

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