Couva is a town in west-central Trinidad, south of Chaguanas and north of Claxton Bay and San Fernando. The Greater Couva area includes the Point Lisas Industrial Estate and the Port of Point Lisas. Couva's southern boundary is at the town of California, and to the north Couva stretches to McBean (both on the Trinidad Southern Main Road). To the east of Couva is Balmain. To the west of Couva is the road to Waterloo and Carli Bay, which are located on the Gulf Of Paria. The busiest intersection in Couva is Isaac Junction, near the KFC, and Couva Shopping Complex, which includes the JTA Supermarket, and the local library. Couva is an important commercial centre but has declined in importance as Chaguanas has boomed. Couva is the administrative centre of the Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo Regional Corporation. The Town of Couva is the home of the Popular Couva Joylanders Steel Orchestra, the orchestra is known for its varied repertoire and community projects. It is also the setting of Derek Walcott's play Beef, No Chicken.

[edit] Air Services

There is also an airstrip located on the outskirts of town called the Camden Base. It handles helicopters as well as light aircraft and has a 4000ft x 50ft, paved runway. It is the main operating base of National Helicopter Services Limited and Briko Air Services.

[edit] References

• Anthony, Michael (2001). Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Maryland, and London. ISBN 0-8108-3173-2. 

[edit] External links

• FallingRain Map - elevation = 67m (Red dots are abandoned railways)

Coordinates: 10°25′N 61°27′W / 10.417°N 61.45°W / 10.417; -61.45

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