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Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo Regional Corporation
Local Government Allocations & Expenditure
Regional CorporationView Election Results
Latest Allocations: 2026
Budget allocations and expenditure for 2026
Total Allocated
$19,000,000
Total Actual Expenditure
No data available
Population (2011)
178,410
Allocated (2026)
$19,000,000
Actual Expenditure
No data available
Utilization Rate
No data available
Corporation Information
Type:Regional Corporation
Land Area:723 km²
Population (2011):178,410
Population Density:247 per km²
Performance Benchmarking
Compare this region's performance against similar corporation types and national averages
Similar Corporation Types
Per Capita Allocation
$106
This region
$293
Similar types avg
Rank: 6 of 7 Regional Corporations
Performance vs Similar Types
This region receives 64% less per capita than similar types
National Averages
Per Capita Allocation
$106
This region
$461
National avg
Rank: 14 of 16 regions
Performance vs National Average
This region receives 77% less per capita than national average
Per Capita Analysis
2026 Data
Allocated per capita:$106
Actual per capita:No data available
Variance per capita:No data available
Historical Averages
Average allocated per capita:$96
Average actual per capita:$71
Average utilization rate:76%
Highest Values
Highest allocated per capita:
$158
(2023)
Highest actual per capita:
$126
(2014)
Lowest Values
Lowest allocated per capita:
$60
(2010)
Lowest actual per capita:
$4
(2024)
Additional Insights
Years with data:17 years
Population (2011):178,410
2026 vs Average:+11%
Predictive Insights
Trend projections and performance tracking based on historical data patterns
Trend Projections
Allocation Trend
$106
Current per capita
$96
Projected next year
Trend: -10% per year
Utilization Trend
3%
Current rate
0%
Projected next year
Trend: -37% per year
Performance Outlook
Mixed or stable trends require continued monitoring
Performance Tracking
Year-over-Year Change
Allocation per capita:+11%
Utilization rate:-73%
vs Historical Average
Allocation per capita:+11%
Utilization rate:-76%
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
$26,279
This region
$256,522
National avg
Rank: 13 of 16 regions
Efficiency Analysis
Low cost per km² may indicate rural area or potential underfunding
Population Density Analysis
Density Category
Rural
247 people/km²
Cost per Person
$106
This region
$662
Similar density avg
Resource Allocation Context
This rural region receives less funding per person than similar areas
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Allocated (TTD) | Actual (TTD) | Variance | Utilization Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $10,650,000 | $6,856,000 | -$3,794,000 | 64% |
| 2011 | $10,650,000 | $10,420,159 | -$229,841 | 98% |
| 2012 | $15,000,000 | $14,444,917 | -$555,083 | 96% |
| 2013 | $15,200,000 | $14,129,551 | -$1,070,449 | 93% |
| 2014 | $26,000,000 | $22,448,188 | -$3,551,812 | 86% |
| 2015 | $20,500,000 | $19,682,124 | -$817,876 | 96% |
| 2016 | $12,950,000 | $10,391,993 | -$2,558,007 | 80% |
| 2017 | $14,750,000 | $10,074,077 | -$4,675,923 | 68% |
| 2018 | $14,400,000 | $13,652,457 | -$747,543 | 95% |
| 2019 | $16,500,000 | $7,796,854 | -$8,703,146 | 47% |
| 2020 | $18,455,000 | $13,525,082 | -$4,929,918 | 73% |
| 2021 | $13,000,000 | $11,332,020 | -$1,667,980 | 87% |
| 2022 | $15,300,000 | $11,981,732 | -$3,318,268 | 78% |
| 2023 | $28,200,000 | $21,456,559 | -$6,743,441 | 76% |
| 2024 | $22,900,000 | $762,140 | -$22,137,860 | 3% |
| 2025 | $17,150,000 | No data available | No data available | No data available |
| 2026 | $19,000,000 | No data available | No data available | No 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