Princes Town

Princes Town is a town in southern 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 the 1880 visit by Queen Victoria's grandsons, Prince Albert and Prince George (later King George V). The Princes each planted a poui tree at the Anglican church in the area, which still survives to this day. The population of the central district of the town is more than 20,000.

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. Princes Town is also known for the famous Ali and Persad families, who set up many established "doubles" institutes throughout the town, a famed local delicacy.

The town of Princes Town is one of the 41 seats that are contested for the General Elections in Trinidad and Tobago. The Current Member of Parliament for this seat is Ms Nela Khan (2010). The continuous growth of the region has caused it to be one of the constituencies that were split in 2007 for the General Election. Princes Town is also the seat of government for the Princes Town Regional Corporation (local elections), and was formerly the seat of the County of Victoria.

One of the schools in the area is St. Stephen's College, which is administered jointly by the Ministry of Education and the Anglican Board. The school was started in the late 50's and was known then as Bishop Anstey. St. Stephen's College has the distinction of having an Amphi-theatre style Auditorium, which is fringed at the rear by the main school block in a semi circle fashion. Matilda was one of the most famous places to be discovered in Princes Town.Princes Town was named mission because when the two princes came to Princes Town they were sent on a mission to discover new places.If one were to go to Princes Town they would see two poui trees which have two plaques of what they did and who they were.

Major landmarks: Yolande Pompey Recreation Ground

Princes Town is getting ready for a new era as A Borough.Princes Town also has a popular pond in ST MADELEINE.where it mostly have visitors everyday.Princes town is known for good bargain and shopping and tasty doubles.

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Coordinates: 10°16′N 61°23′W / 10.267°N 61.383°W / 10.267; -61.383