Arima Population 2026

Arima has a population of 35,000, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago, located in Borough of Arima. Roughly 2.3% of Trinidad and Tobago's population lives here. It is about 1.9× smaller than Chaguanas, the country's biggest city.

Location of Arima (capital Port of Spain shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

35,000

Rank in Trinidad and Tobago

Coordinates

10.64°N, 61.28°W

~62 m elevation · America/Port_of_Spain

Distance to capital (Port of Spain)

26 km

16 miles, straight line

Cities near Arima

Paradise15,067 people · ~9 km away
Tunapuna17,758 people · ~12 km away
Sangre Grande15,968 people · ~18 km away
Chaguanas67,433 people · ~20 km away
Laventille21,000 people · ~24 km away
Port of Spain49,031 people · ~26 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Arima?

Arima has a population of 35,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Trinidad and Tobago.

What region is Arima in?

Arima is located in Borough of Arima, Trinidad and Tobago.

Is Arima the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?

No, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain, about 26 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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