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San Fernando
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city in Trinidad and Tobago
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San Fernando is a city and regional corporation located in Trinidad and Tobago. It is situated on the physical feature of Trinidad and falls within the Atlantic Time Zone. The municipality has a population of 55,419 and covers an area of 18.64. Elevation data for the location varies, with figures recorded at 22, 28, and 34 above sea level.
The city’s administrative name is San Fernando, and it is part of the country of Trinidad and Tobago. Specific locations within the city include Quenca Street in Downtown San Fernando, which is classified as a tertiary road. The area is associated with people from San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago.
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Place details
- Locality
- San Fernando
- Region
- San Fernando
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Population
- 55,419
- Timezone
- America/Port_of_Spain
via OpenStreetMap · GeoNames
Key facts
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Jurisdiction
- City of San Fernando
- Borough
- 19 August 1853
- City
- 18 November 1988
- Named after
- Saint Ferdinand III of Castile
- Body
- San Fernando City Corporation
- Mayor
- Councillor Robert Parris, PNM
- Deputy mayor
- Alderman Patricia Alexis, PNM
- City corporation seats
- 9 electoral districts
- House seats
- 2/ 41
- Elevation
- 1 m (3.3 ft)
- Rank
- 2nd
- Density
- 2,570/km (6,700/sq mi)
- Urban
- 82,997
- Time zone
- UTC-4 ( AST )
- Postal code
- 60xxxx, 61xxxx, 65xxxx
- Area code
- (868)
- Iso 3166 code
- TT-SFO
via Wikipedia infobox
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- city
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Located in
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Population
- 55419
- Area
- 18.64
- Elevation
- 34
- Time zone
- Atlantic Time Zone
- Image
- Palmiste Mansions 121.JPG
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- category for people born here
- Q8748265
- Commons category
- San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
- topic's main category
- Category:San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
- category of associated people
- Category:People from San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
- located in/on physical feature
- Trinidad
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Travel guide
Get in
An easy connection from Port of Spain, Chaguanas and other northern and central towns can be made via the Uriah Butler–Solomon Hochoy Highway.
From Port-of-Spain, a water taxi can be taken across the Gulf of Paria, and docks at the Water Taxi Terminal on Lady Hailes Avenue.
From the southwest, connections can be made via the S.S. Erin Road or the Southern Main Road and Mosquito Creek.
From the southeast, connections can be made via the Naparima-Mayaro Road to the Mon Repos roundabout.
Getting to San Fernando can also be done by boat. Boats can dock at the San Fernando Yacht Club.
Bus connections are available from City Gate in Port of Spain and other places via PTSC buses. Additionally, taxis and Maxi Taxis are available.
Get around
Getting around on the island is very simple. There are mini vans for hire called Maxi Taxis, which carry passengers from various towns.
Regular taxis are also available at taxi stands.
See
thumb|Steelpan Monument In San Fernando, there are plethora of things to see. This includes:
Do
Watch something at Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA) or Naparima Bowl
Buy
There are a few shopping areas in and around the San Fernando area. High street, the main shopping street in the second city, has a range of chain stores and one-off stores run by local businessmen. The largest mall in the Southland is the Gulf City Shopping Complex, tucked away in the suburban Gulf View area, accessible via the San Fernando By Pass route.
Eat
Lots of restaurants around like Soong's Great Wall Restaurant, Jenny's Wok and Golden Dragon.
You must try their "black pudding". A Friday delicacy consisting of seasoned pig's blood stuffed in intestines and pre-cooked before it's fried in front of you. It may sound disgusting to many cultures but you should really try it before you knock it. It is absolutely delicious.
Another great restaurant in south Trinidad is Canton Palace which is located at Cross Crossing. They serve traditional Chinese and Cantonese style dishes. If pork is one of the meats you eat, you should try their char sue pork and their roasted pork. You could ask Michael, one of the chefs, to prepare your meals.
Drink
"Sting" and "The Edge" night clubs are popular clubs for those who want to dance to a variety of music all night long. "Horace's", "Richie's" and the "Uncle Sam's" are cozier night spots for those who prefer a smaller crowd. Don't forget about Tree House or TGIF.
Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Encyclopedic overview
San Fernando, officially the City of San Fernando, is the most populous city and second most populous municipality in Trinidad and Tobago, after Chaguanas. Sando, as it is known to many local Trinidadians, occupies 19 km and is located in the southwestern part of the island of Trinidad. It is 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 former borough was elevated to the status of a city corporation on 18 November 1988. The motto of San Fernando is: "Sanitas Fortis" - In a Healthy Environment We Will Find Strength. San Fernando is called Trinidad and Tobago's "industrial capital" because of its proximity to the Pointe-à-Pierre oil refinery and many other petrochemical, LNG, iron and steel and aluminium smelters in places such as Point Lisas in Couva, Point Fortin, and La Brea.
Geography Of San Fernando
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “San Fernando” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.