The
Borough of Chaguanas is the largest borough (83,516 at the 2011
census) and fastest-growing
town in
Trinidad and Tobago. Located in Central Trinidad about south of
Port of Spain, it originally grew in size due to its proximity to the Woodford Lodge
sugar refinery and the Central Trinidad town of
Couva. It remained a minor town until the 1980s when it began to grow rapidly as it drew people for its bargain
shopping and moderately-priced housing. However, its rapid growth has seen property values increase dramatically.