Scarborough Population 2026
Scarborough has a population of 17,000, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago, located in Tobago. Roughly 1.1% of Trinidad and Tobago's population lives here. It is about 4.0× smaller than Chaguanas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,000
Rank in Trinidad and Tobago
#12
Coordinates
11.18°N, 60.74°W
~9 m elevation · America/Port_of_Spain
Distance to capital (Port of Spain)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Cities near Scarborough
- Sangre Grande15,968 people · ~79 km away
- Arima35,000 people · ~85 km away
- Paradise15,067 people · ~90 km away
- Tunapuna17,758 people · ~93 km away
- Laventille21,000 people · ~102 km away
- Port of Spain49,031 people · ~103 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Scarborough?
Scarborough has a population of 17,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Trinidad and Tobago.
What region is Scarborough in?
Scarborough is located in Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago.
Is Scarborough the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
No, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain, about 103 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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