San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago facts for kids
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San Fernando
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| City of San Fernando | |
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Independence Avenue in Downtown San Fernando
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| Nickname(s):
Sando
The Industrial Capital of Trinidad and Tobago |
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| Motto(s):
Sanitas Fortis
In a Healthy Environment We Will Find Strength. |
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 San Fernando
Location in Trinidad and Tobago
San Fernando
Location in Caribbean
San Fernando
Location in North America
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| Country |  Trinidad and Tobago |
| Jurisdiction | City of San Fernando |
| Settled | 1595 |
| Borough | 1853 |
| City | November 18th, 1989 |
| Named for | Saint Ferdinand III of Castile |
| Area | |
| • City | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population
(2011)
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| • City | 48,838 |
| • Rank | 2nd |
| • Density | 2,570/km2 (6,700/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 82,997 |
| Demonym(s) | San Fernandian |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (AST) |
| Postal Code |
60xxxx, 61xxxx, 65xxxx
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| Area code(s) | (868) |
| ISO 3166 code | TT-SFO |
| Telephone Exchanges | 652, 653, 657, 658, 697, 831 |
| 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 | |
San Fernando, officially the City of San Fernando, is the second most populous municipality in Trinidad and Tobago, after Chaguanas and the most populous city. It occupies 19 km² 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 1989. The motto of San Fernando is: "Sanitas Fortis" - In a Healthy Environment We Will Find Strength. Many local Trinidadians refer to the city with the shortened name "Sando." 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
San Fernando is a coastal city. It is bounded by the Guaracara River to the north, the Sir Solomon Hochoy Highway to the east, the Southern Main Road to the southeast, and the Oropouche River to the south. The city proper is located on the flanks of two hills - San Fernando Hill (formerly known as Naparima Hill) and Alexander Hill. Several mansions on the pinnacle of Alexander Hill house belong to some of the more prominent San Fernandian families. The Cipero, Vistabella, Marabella and the Godineau Rivers all enter the sea within the city limits.
Climate
San Fernando has a tropical monsoon climate with a wet season lasting from May to January and a dry season lasting from February to April.
See also
In Spanish: San Fernando (Trinidad y Tobago) para niños
