- Princes Town
Princes Town is a town in south Trinidad (generally pronounced by Trinidadians as if it were spelled "Princess Town"). Originally founded as the
Amerindian "Mission of Savana Grande", the town was renamed after the1880 visit by Queen Victoria's grandsons, Prince Albert and Prince George (later King George V). The Princes each planted a poui tree at theAnglican church in the area, which still survives to this day. The population of the town itself is roughly estimated at 10,000. Princes Town also known for the famous Ali family who set up many established institutes. They currently reside in Winnipeg and San Fernando.The town of Princes Town is one of the 36 seats that are contested for the General Elections in
Trinidad and Tobago . The growth of the town has since caused it to be one of the constituencies that were split in 2007 to make 41 constituencies for the next General Election. Princes Town is also the seat of government for thePrinces Town Regional Corporation (local elections), and was formerly the seat of the County of Victoria.Princes Town is located in south-central Trinidad, east of San Fernando, west of Rio Claro and north of
Moruga . Consequently, it serves as the major administrative centre for a substantial area of south Trinidad, and has developed a reputation as a major shopping town for the southern region.Major landmarks:
Yolande Pompey Recreation Ground
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