Trinidad and Tobago

San Fernando

#2 Top 5 cities

San Fernando is a practical southern center with somewhat lower costs than the capital and solid regional services.

Country overview

Population

55 419

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 32°C

Night: 23°C až 25°C

Climate

Warm tropical climate with high humidity year-round.

Distance to the sea

3 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Costs

Housing cost 5/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

4/10

Violent crime, robbery and gang activity remain serious concerns, while road travel after dark adds risk.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Flooding, extreme rain, landslides, earthquakes and severe storms are the main natural hazards in southern Trinidad.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • Long-term expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Small business owners
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Quality services
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Local traffic pressure
  • −Mixed city reputation
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality