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The Picong Party

Chaguanas Borough Corporation

Local Government Allocations & Expenditure

Latest Allocations: 2026

Budget allocations and expenditure for 2026

Total Allocated
$37,960,000
Total Actual Expenditure
No data available
Population (2011)
83,516

Allocated (2026)

$37,960,000

Actual Expenditure

No data available

Utilization Rate

No data available

Corporation Information

Type:Borough
Land Area:59 km²
Population (2011):83,516
Population Density:1,416 per km²

Performance Benchmarking

Compare this region's performance against similar corporation types and national averages

Similar Corporation Types

Per Capita Allocation
$455
This region
$198
Similar types avg
Rank: 1 of 5 Boroughs
Performance vs Similar Types
This region receives 130% more per capita than similar types

National Averages

Per Capita Allocation
$455
This region
$461
National avg
Rank: 3 of 16 regions
Performance vs National Average
This region receives 1% less per capita than national average

Per Capita Analysis

2026 Data

Allocated per capita:$455
Actual per capita:No data available
Variance per capita:No data available

Historical Averages

Average allocated per capita:$224
Average actual per capita:$154
Average utilization rate:78%

Highest Values

Highest allocated per capita:
$455
(2026)
Highest actual per capita:
$224
(2012)

Lowest Values

Lowest allocated per capita:
$101
(2010)
Lowest actual per capita:
$97
(2010)

Additional Insights

Years with data:17 years
Population (2011):83,516
2026 vs Average:+103%

Predictive Insights

Trend projections and performance tracking based on historical data patterns

Trend Projections

Allocation Trend
$455
Current per capita
$549
Projected next year
Trend: +21% per year
Utilization Trend
65%
Current rate
62%
Projected next year
Trend: -3% per year
Performance Outlook
Increasing allocations but declining utilization may indicate capacity challenges

Performance Tracking

Year-over-Year Change
Allocation per capita:+120%
Utilization rate:-6%
vs Historical Average
Allocation per capita:+103%
Utilization rate:-78%
Performance Status
Above average allocation but below average utilization - efficiency opportunity

Historical Trends

Resource Allocation Efficiency

Analysis of cost per square kilometer and resource allocation relative to land area and population density

Cost per Square Kilometer

Allocated per km²
$643,390
This region
$256,522
National avg
Rank: 3 of 16 regions
Efficiency Analysis
High cost per km² suggests urban density or special infrastructure needs

Population Density Analysis

Density Category
Urban
1,416 people/km²
Cost per Person
$455
This region
$278
Similar density avg
Resource Allocation Context
This urban region receives significantly more funding per person than similar areas

Year-by-Year Breakdown

YearAllocated (TTD)Actual (TTD)VarianceUtilization Rate
2010$8,400,000$8,059,592-$340,40896%
2011$12,985,000$12,938,618-$46,382100%
2012$18,750,000$18,706,360-$43,640100%
2013$18,700,000$18,598,769-$101,23199%
2014$20,000,000$17,629,653-$2,370,34788%
2015$32,850,000$11,063,212-$21,786,78834%
2016$11,600,000$9,586,308-$2,013,69283%
2017$14,500,000$11,011,173-$3,488,82776%
2018$18,300,000$13,743,977-$4,556,02375%
2019$15,900,000$12,306,097-$3,593,90377%
2020$19,000,000$8,176,524-$10,823,47643%
2021$10,000,000$8,578,182-$1,421,81886%
2022$14,900,000$10,657,594-$4,242,40672%
2023$24,600,000$17,521,081-$7,078,91971%
2024$22,200,000$14,441,186-$7,758,81465%
2025$17,250,000No data availableNo data availableNo data available
2026$37,960,000No data availableNo data availableNo data available

Data source: Ministry of Finance - Local Government Allocations and Actual Expenditure Reports

Data collated by K. Mike, sourced from finance.gov.tt/publications/national-budget/estimates/

Population data from 2011 Census - Trinidad and Tobago Central Statistical Office