La Horquetta
La Horquetta is a mixed neighbourhood in south Arima, 9 km south of the Arima town center in east Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago. It is located in the south-eastern corner of the Tunapuna–Piarco region.- Type: Suburb
- Description: neighbourhood in Tunapuna–Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago
- Also known as: “La Horquetta, Arima”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Larry Gomes Stadium.
Larry Gomes Stadium
Stadium
The Larry Gomes Stadium, located in Malabar, Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, is named for West Indies cricketer Larry Gomes. The stadium was constructed for the 2001 U-17 World Cup which was hosted by Trinidad and Tobago.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Malabar Settlement and Arima.
Malabar Settlement
Quarter
Malabar is a diverse neighbourhood in South Arima, in Trinidad and Tobago. It is noted for middle class housing. Its boundaries are marked by Omeara Road to the west, Tumpuna Road to the east, the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway to the south and Pro Queen Street to the north. Malabar Settlement is situated 2½ km north of La Horquetta.
Arima
Photo: The Lilac Breasted Roller, CC BY 2.0.
Arima is one of 3 Boroughs in Trinidad. Its name is derived from the Arawak language, and it means "water".
Wallerfield
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Wallerfield is a residential and industrial area east of Arima in Trinidad and Tobago. It served as Waller Air Force Base, and since the closure of U.S. Army base in May 1949 it became the informal home of various types of racing for over 40 years. Wallerfield is situated 5 km northeast of La Horquetta.
La Horquetta
- Category: locality
- Location: Tunapuna/Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean, North America
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Latitude
10.5973° or 10° 35′ 50″ northLongitude
-61.27544° or 61° 16′ 32″ westOpen location code
772WHPWF+WROpenStreetMap ID
node 1046800404OpenStreetMap feature
place=suburbWikidata ID
Q25054270
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Spanish—“La Horquetta” goes by many names.
- Basque: “La Horquetta”
- Dutch: “La Horquetta”
- French: “La Horquetta”
- Spanish: “La Horquetta”
Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include La Horquetta Police Station and La Horquetta Health Centre.
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