San Fernando Trinidad


The City of San Fernando with a population of 55,419 according to the 2000 census[1], is the larger of Trinidad and Tobago's two cities and the second largest municipality after Chaguanas. It occupies 18 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 of San Fernando was elevated to the status of a city on November 18, 1988. 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's "industrial capital" because of its proximity to the Pointe-a-Pierre oil refinery and many other petrochemical, LNG, iron and steel and aluminium smelters in places such as Point Lisas, Point Fortin, and La Brea. La Brea is also home to the world famous pitch lake, the chief tourist attraction in the San Fernando area, and has offshore oil and gas platform fabrication facilities, as well as a deep water harbour.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Fernando,_Trinidad_and_Tobago
Wack Radio (www.wackradio901fm.com) broadcasts from the City of San Fernando. This radio station only plays 100% total local music - the culture vanguard of Trinidad and Tobago's music!

Harris Promenade in foreground,the 17 story Chancery Lane Government Complex rising in the centre, part of the City Hall Complex at right and the northern end of the General Hospital Complex Old Wing.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Fernando,_Trinidad_and_Tobago

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Amalia said…
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