It has been represented since 1995 by Kamla Persad-Bissessar of the United National Congress.
[1] The constituency was created prior to the 1961 general election.
It borders the constituencies of Moruga/Tableland, La Brea, Oropouche East, Oropouche West, Naparima and Fyzabad.
The main towns are Siparia, Penal, Sadhoowa, Mendez, and Morne Diablo.
[2][3] This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago:[2]