Couva
Couva is an urban town (48,858 in 2011 census) in west-central Trinidad, south of Port of Spain and Chaguanas and north of San Fernando and Point Fortin. It is the capital and main urban centre of Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo, and the Greater Couva area includes the Point Lisas industrial estate and the port of Point Lisas. It is one of the fastest-growing towns in the country. Couva's southern boundary is at the village of California and Point Lisas, and to the north Couva stretches to McBean (both on the Trinidad Southern Main Road). To the east of Couva is Preysal. To the west of Couva is the road to Waterloo and Carli Bay, which are located on the Gulf of Paria. Couva was part of the Caroni County. Couva is considered a major power base for the United National Congress, whose headquarters was previously located here.
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Couva Location of Couva, Trinidad and Tobago Couva Couva (Caribbean) Couva Couva (North America) | |
| Coordinates: 10°25′N 61°27′W | |
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Region | Couva–Tabaquite–Talparo |
| Settled | 1797 |
| Named for | Couva River |
| Government | |
| • Chairman of Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo | Henry Awong |
| • Members of Parliament | List of MPs
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| • Councillors | List of Councillors
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| Area | |
| • Total | 68.2 km2 (26.3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 48,858 |
| • Rank | 5th |
| • Density | 716/km2 (1,850/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Couvan |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| Postal Code(s) | 54xxxx, 55xxxx |
| Area code | 868 |
| Telephone Exchanges | 636, 679, 830 |
| HDI The HDI for Trinidad and Tobago is 0.814, which gives the country a rank of 19th out of 177 countries with data (2007/2008) – high | |