Saint Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago

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Saint Joseph San José de Oruña
Jinnah Memorial Mosque
Saint Joseph Location in Trinidad and Tobago
Coordinates: 10°39′20″N 61°25′00″W / 10.65556°N 61.41667°W / 10.65556; -61.41667Coordinates: 10°39′20″N 61°25′00″W / 10.65556°N 61.41667°W / 10.65556; -61.41667
Country	Trinidad and Tobago
Region	Tunapuna-Piarco
Settled	1592
Named for	Saint Joseph
Population  (2011)
• Total	8,001

St. Joseph was founded in 1592 by Antonio de Berrio and is the oldest town in Trinidad and Tobago. Originally named San José de Oruña, it served as the capital of Spanish Trinidad between 1592 and 1783. In 1595 the place was attacked and held by Sir Walter Raleigh and was used as a base for his exploration of the Orinoco river in search of the fabled city of El Dorado. Soon after his return the place was burnt and sacked.

St. Joseph is not an incorporated municipality. It falls within the boundaries of the Tunapuna–Piarco region.

Today it is the home of several different schools, including St. Joseph's Convent, St. Joseph, St. Joseph Boys Roman Catholic School, St. Joseph Girls Roman Catholic School, St. Joseph Government School, St. Joseph College, T.M.L Primary School, St Joseph and St. Xavier's Preparatory School.

Tourist attractions[]

• Jinnah Memorial Mosque