CARIBBEAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERIFICATE

GEOGRAPHY SBA PORTFOLIO
TOPIC: POPULATION DENSITY

GROUP MEMBERS:
Precious Placide
Kodi khan
Anil Ramnarine
Vanisha Maharaj
Keron Seberan
TEACHER: Miss L. Alexander
SCHOOL: St. Stephen’s College
YEAR: 2022
TERRITORY: Trinidad
SCHOOL CENTRE NUMBER: 160076
 TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Introduction.............................................................................................................. 2

Aim........................................................................................................................... 3

Map of Trinidad showing the area of study...............................................................4

Map showing small-scaled version of where the survey was conducted................. 5

Methodology............................................................................................................ 6

Presentation Of Data............................................................................................ 7-17

Figure.1…………………………………………………...……………...………...….… 7
Figure.2………………………………………………………….…................................. 8
Figure.3………………………………………………………….…….………................ 9
Figure.4…………………………………......………………………….…….…............. 10
Figure.5…………………………………………………………...……….……............. 11-12
Figure.6………………………………………………………….……….….….............. 13
Figure.7…………………………………………………………...……….……............. 14
Figure.8………………………………………………………….….….…….…............. 15-16
Figure.9………………………………………………………….……...…….…............ 17

Discussion............................................................................................................. 18

Conclusion............................................................................................................ 19

Bibliography......................................................................................................... 20

Appendix........................................................................................................... 21-22
 INTRODUCTION:

The objective of this SBA was to investigate major factors which affect and
contribute to the population distribution and settlement across the area of Princes
Town, Trinidad. This area was chosen due to my familiarity with its geography and
disposition. Population distribution is used to describe how people are spread across
a specific area, while the settlement describes a branch of human geography that
investigates the earth's surface's part settled by humans.
 AIM:

Why did people choose to settle in Princes Town, South Trinidad and how has
population density and distribution affected settlement in the Princes Town area?
MAP OF TRINIDAD SHOWING THE AREA OF STUDY:
MAP SHOWING A SMALL-SCALED VERSION OF WHERE THE SURVEY WAS
CONDUCTED:

What is this? Redo a proper scan

 METHODOLOGY:

The data used was collected using a questionnaire and posted on social media due
to the inability to conduct surveys physically because of the covid-19 pandemic
protocols. My class was divided into groups and worked on questions to be used for
the final questionnaire. The questionnaire was then created using google forms and
on the 17/09/2021 the questionnaire was posted on the social media platform,
WhatsApp, for residents of Princess Town, Trinidad to complete. After the form
was filled in by these individuals the data collected was compiled to construct
graphs, etc. Secondary data used included definitions and information on the topic
of population distribution and settlement from the book (The Caribbean
Environment for CSEC Geography- Mark Wilson), which helped to carry out the
conduct of my research efficiently.
 PRESENTATION OF DATA:

FIGURE 1: The bar graph represents the age groups of respondents of the
questionnaire.

Age
16
14

12
Number of Persons

10

8
6

0
18-25 26-30 31-35 36-40 41-45 46-50 over 50
Age Range

Above shows the ages of participants. Fourteen people were between the ages
eighteen and twenty-five. Four between the ages twenty-six and thirty. Three
between the ages thirty-one and thirty-five. Eight between the ages of thirty-six and
forty. Five between the ages of forty-one and forty-five. Three between the ages
forty-six and fifty and three people were over fifty years old.
FIGURE 2: The bar chart displays how long settlers lived in the Princes Town.

How long have you lived in the Princes Town

area?
35
30
Number of Persons

25
20
15
10
5
0
1-3 years 4-6 years 7-9 years 10-12 years over 12 years
Number of years

Above shows how long settlers have lived in Princes Town. One person for one to
three years. Three people for four to six years. Five people for seven to nine years.
Two people for ten to twelve years and Twentynine people for over twelve years.
FIGURE 3: The bar graph shows the reasons why people live in Princes Town.

No. of persons
Less crime 5
Raised in Prince Town 24
HDC 5
Close to health care 1
Close to family 13
Access to social facilities 4
Jobs 3
Close to schools 7

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

No. of persons

Above shows reasons why people live in Princes Town. Five people because of the
low crime rates. Twenty-one people because they were raised there, five people
because of the availability of HDC housing developments. One person because of
its proximity to health care facilities. Thirteen people because it's near to family.
Four people due to easy access to social facilities. Three people for job
opportunities. Seven participants due to its proximity to schooling facilities.
FIGURE 4: The bar graph shows why individuals liked Princes Town and why.

No. of persons
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Above shows the number of participants that liked living in Princes Town and why.
Three people because of its supermarkets. Four people because of the quiet
atmosphere. Five people each because of: easy access to shopping and low crime
rates. Two people each because of: schooling facilities, proximity to family
members and access to facilities. One person each due to: access to fast food
restaurants, its active nightlife, sporting events, access to highways, neighboring
towns, friendly people, scenery, and good roads.
FIGURE 5: The bar graph shows the number of individuals that dislike Princes
Town and the reasons.

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Reasons

Above shows the number of participants that didn’t like living in Princes Town and
why. Five people due to the traffic congestion. Six people because of the poor
roads. Two people each because of the pollution and cluttering atmosphere. One
person each due to: its proximity to sewage land, High crime rates, limited job
opportunities, lack of facilities for children, locust infestation, poor drainage
systems, inconsistent water supply, congested taxi stands, lack of certain goods,
noise pollution and prominent levels of vagrancy.
FIGURE 6: The bar graph shows individuals who will leave the Princes Town area
soon.

Will you be leaving the Princes Town area soon?

No

Yes

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%

Percentage of persons

Above shows the percentage of participants who indicated whether they would
leave the Princes Town area soon. 75% wouldn’t leave soon while 25% would.
FIGURE 7: The bar graph shows the reasons for the migration of 7 people from
Prince Town

Reasons for migrating from Princes Town

2.5

1.5

0.5

0
Educational Dislikes P/ Marriage Improved living Convenient Closer to work
Oppurtunities Town conditions

No. of persons

Above shows reasons for the migration of participants from Princes Town. One
person each migrated because of the: lack of educational opportunities, dislike for
the town, marriage, to be closer to work and to improve their living conditions
while two people for Convenience.
FIGURE 8: The flow chart shows the areas people migrating from Princes Town
would like to move to and why.
Above shows the areas participants would like to migrate from Princes Town. One
person each indicated that they would like to move to: Point Fortin, central of
Trinidad and an unidentified place out of Trinidad. Two people each liked to move
to: San Fernando and Chaguanas. Three people wanted to move to St. Joseph.
FIGURE 9: The bar graph shows the areas of Princes Town where participants of
this survey reside.

A r eas in which par ti cipants live

No. of persons

Matilda

Manahambre

Kingsley Street

King Street

Hillside Gardens

Realise Road

St. Croix

St. Julien

New Grant

Iere Village

Glenroy

Gajadar Lands

High Street

Friendship Village

Charlotte Street

Buen Intento

Mrcano Street
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Above shows areas participants reside in. Five people each lived in: Matilda and St.
Croix. One person each lived in: Kingsley Street, King Street, Hillside Gardens, high
street, Mrcano Street and Realize Road. Two people each lived in: St. Julien,
Manahambre, Gajadar Lands, Friendship Village and Charlotte Street. Three people
each lived in: New Grant, Iere Village and Glenroy. Six people live in Buen Intento.
 DISCUSSION:

This research was conducted with the help of residents of Princes Town by
completing a survey, after the collection, tabulation, and analysis of data it was
clearly indicated of the following: Most participants of the survey were between the
ages of 18 and 25. Most people lived in the area for over 12 years. The reason most
of the participants live in this area is for easy shopping and business and less crime.
The reason for most participants disliking this area is because of poor roads. 75% of
participants indicated that they would leave Prince Town soon. The reason for most
migrants leaving the area was for convenience. Most people that indicated they
would like to move wanted to move to St. Joseph and the area where most
participants in Princes Town lived was Buen Intento.
 CONCLUSION:

Most of the settlement in Princes Town is nucleated (small and random clusters of
settlement) and linear (close to roads for easy access). Most of Princes Town is flat
which is ideal for housing construction.
Princes Town is a community that has grown due to several factors, such as job
opportunities, access to public facilities, housing etc. It is considered a shopping
town; however, it was originally established as an Amerindian mission.
The town served as a means of various transport. It took people from Princes Town
to San Fernando. It still serves as a gateway to other towns such as Moruga, Rio
Claro, etc. connecting them to other parts of the country.
Due to all these resources the town is conveniently located. People prefer to live in
Princes Town because they are close to family and have lived there for more than
12 years. According to the data, most of the people who took part in the survey live
in St. Croix and Buen Intento.
A small number of people live in less well-known areas such as Hillside Gardens,
and Realistic Road. Since participants in this survey were raised in Princes Town,
many people voted on the questionnaire that they live there by default, marriage,
and other reasons.
People had differing opinions about the benefits of living in Princes town, but most
indicated that easy accessibility to facilities such as health, and shopping are the
most crucial factors. Many people who provided a disadvantage about living there
stated that air pollution and excessive traffic are the biggest drawbacks.
 BIBLIOGRAPHY:

Books used for research:

 Geography for CSEC® Book by Alison Rae, Judy Rocke, and Simon Ross

 Nelson Thorne’s Geography for CSEC Caribbean

 APPENDIX: (QUESTIONNAIRE)
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRWM3GumWAcQsreHTNbK3sbzM_xN-OE2K6ORRHXHOh9_XbYw/
viewform
1. Age (how old are you)
18-25
26-30
31-35
36-40
41-45
45-50
0ver 50

2. How long have you lived in Princes town

1-3 years
4-6 years
7-9 years
10-12 years
over 12 years

3. Which area of Princes Town do you reside in?

4. What made you choose to live in Princes Town?

Closer to schools
Better job opportunities
Access to social facilities
To be closer to family
Closer to health facilities
To occupy HDC housing through government
Less crime

5. What are things you like about living in Princes Town? (Please place N/A in the
space if there is no answer)

6. What are things you don’t like about living in Princes Town? (Please place N/A
in the space if there is no answer).

7. Do you think you’ll move from Princes Town within the next five years?
Yes
No
8. If answered yes to No.7, indicate why in the space provided or place N/A if it
doesn’t apply to you.

9. If answered yes to No.7, indicate in the space provided what area you will choose
to move to and why.