Scarborough, Tobago

Scarborough is a city and the capital of the Island of Tobago as well as the eleventh-most-populous in Trinidad and Tobago. Scarborough became the capital of Tobago in 1769. Situated in western Tobago, Scarborough is the economic and cultural centre of the island of Tobago. The estimated population in 2011 was 17,537. Scarborough is ranked as one of Trinidad and Tobago's most densely populated towns alongside Port of Spain, San Fernando, Chaguanas and Arima. The city's skyline is dominated by Fort King George, an 18th-century fortification named after King George III, which now hosts a historic and archaeologic museum. Scarborough's deepwater harbour was built in 1991; before that ships were forced to anchor offshore.

Scarborough
City
City of Scarborough
Port of Scarborough
Scarborough
Location of Scarborough in Trinidad and Tobago.
Scarborough
Scarborough (Caribbean)
Scarborough
Scarborough (North America)
Coordinates: 11°11′0″N 60°44′15″W
Country Trinidad and Tobago
JurisdictionTobago House of Assembly
Settled1654
Named forScarborough, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Area
 • Total10 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total17,537
 • Rank11th
 • Density1,754/km2 (4,540/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4 (AST)
Postal Code
90xxxx [1]
Area code(s)868
Panoramic shot of Downtown Scarborough, Tobago

Facilities

Shaw Park Cultural Complex is the largest performing arts theatre in the Caribbean. The facility has a capacity in its main hall of over 5000 as well as a conference and lecture halls. The city has a library completed in 2012, and Scarborough General Hospital was completed in 2014.

Suburbs
  • Bacolet
  • Bethel
  • Carnbee
  • Lambeau
  • Signal Hill
  • Orange Hill
  • Patience Hill
  • Providence
  • Roselle
  • Mount Saint George
  • Lowlands
  • Calder Hal

History

Scarborough became the capital of Tobago in 1769 when it replaced the then-capital of Georgetown. Under French rule it was named Port-Louis from 1789 to 1814. The city of Scarborough serves as the main seat of the Tobago House of Assembly, which is responsible for local governance in Tobago.

Transportation

A ferry service links Scarborough with Port of Spain, Trinidad. Like the rest of the island of Tobago, Scarborough is served by the Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson International Airport (formerly Crown Point Airport) located in Crown Point which is located 8 miles from Downtown Scarborough. Scarborough is also served by the Claude Noel Highway.

Namesake

The city is named after Scarborough in Yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Geography

Scarborough is located on the southwestern side of Tobago.

Climate

The area has a relatively rare Köppen Climate Classification subtype of Am.[2]

Climate data for Scarborough, Tobago
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Average high °C (°F) 29
(85)		 30
(86)		 31
(87)		 31
(88)		 31
(88)		 31
(87)		 30
(86)		 31
(87)		 31
(87)		 31
(87)		 30
(86)		 29
(85)		 30
(86)
Average low °C (°F) 22
(72)		 22
(72)		 23
(73)		 24
(75)		 24
(76)		 24
(76)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 24
(75)		 23
(74)		 23
(73)		 23
(74)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 48
(1.9)		 48
(1.9)		 43
(1.7)		 46
(1.8)		 64
(2.5)		 150
(5.8)		 190
(7.4)		 160
(6.4)		 170
(6.7)		 220
(8.7)		 210
(8.1)		 160
(6.3)		 1,505
(59.27)
Source: Weatherbase[3]

References
  1. "List of Postal Districts". TTPOST. TTPOST. July 29, 2018. Retrieved July 29, 2018.
  2. Climate Summary for Scarborough
  3. "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on April 15, 2013.
  • Anthony, Michael (2001). Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Md., and London. ISBN 0-8108-3173-2.
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