Tunapuna Population 2026
Tunapuna has a population of 17,758, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago, located in Tunapuna/Piarco. Roughly 1.2% of Trinidad and Tobago's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Chaguanas, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,758
Rank in Trinidad and Tobago
#11
Coordinates
10.65°N, 61.39°W
~55 m elevation · America/Port_of_Spain
Distance to capital (Port of Spain)
14 km
9 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Tunapuna/Piarco
| City | Population | Rank in Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 15,067 | #14 |
Cities near Tunapuna
- Paradise15,067 people · ~3 km away
- Arima35,000 people · ~12 km away
- Laventille21,000 people · ~12 km away
- Port of Spain49,031 people · ~14 km away
- Chaguanas67,433 people · ~15 km away
- Diego Martin25,370 people · ~21 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Tunapuna?
Tunapuna has a population of 17,758 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Trinidad and Tobago.
What region is Tunapuna in?
Tunapuna is located in Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago.
Is Tunapuna the capital of Trinidad and Tobago?
No, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago is Port of Spain, about 14 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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