Piarco

Piarco is a town and locality on the island of Trinidad in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It is situated in the Tunapuna-Piarco region, roughly 25 kilometers east of Port of Spain. The area comprises residential neighborhoods and light commercial activity, with portions of rural and agricultural land in the surrounding countryside. The town is best known for Piarco International Airport, the country’s primary international airport, which lies adjacent to the town and serves both passenger and cargo traffic.

Historically, the area developed as part of Trinidad’s sugar plantation system, with the nearby Piarco Sugar Estate contributing to the local economy in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In the post-colonial era, the establishment and expansion of the airport significantly shaped Piarco’s growth, making it an important logistics and transport node for Trinidad and Tobago.

Governance and services fall under the Tunapuna-Piarco Regional Corporation, with local developments coordinated with national agencies. Public transport and road connections link Piarco to Port of Spain and surrounding towns via the island’s highway network. The town’s economy is closely tied to the airport and related services, while agriculture remains present in the rural outskirts.