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Map of Guyana Georgetown, Capital of Guyana Bartica. This is a list of settlements in Guyana. The following definitions have been used: City: Any settlement listed at [1] with population estimates of 75,000 or more. Town: Defined by the government of Guyana as 'municipalities'. [2] Village As defined by official government documents, census or ...
Skeldon is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, on the estuary of the Corentyne River, which forms Guyana's border with Suriname. As of 2012 it had a population of 2,275 . [ 1 ] Skeldon and Springlands have been administratively merged into Corriverton .
Silver Hill (also Moblissa Newton) is a very small settlement in the Demerara-Mahaica Region of Guyana, 48 km (30 mi) up the Soesdyke-Linden Highway, which runs along the east bank of the Demerara River. [1] The village has a school, [3] but has no electricity other than private Diesel generators. [1]
Parika itself is a small town, however as a gateway to the western half of Guyana, it is always busy. It is best known for its market. [4] Over 700 merchants own a stall on the market. [5] Sunday is traditionally the busiest day of the week. [4] [5] Parika is home to a police station, post office, multiple hotels and a variety of restaurants. [5]
Port Kaituma is a small village within the Barima-Waini administrative region of Guyana. It became known internationally as a gateway village to the Peoples Temple settlement in nearby Jonestown . It has long been a hub for mining in the area.
Corriverton is the easternmost town in Guyana. It lies at the mouth of the Corentyne River, opposite Nieuw Nickerie, Suriname, to which it is linked by ferry from South Drain. Corriverton is located about 195 mi/313 km from Georgetown on the eastern side of Guyana, in the county of Berbice. Its population in 2012 was 11,386. [1]
Its population of about 105 people as of 2012 reflects Guyana's multi-ethnicity. [1] Life in Saxacalli is based on small-scale logging, farming and some tourism, mainly from the use of the Saxacalli beach by day-tour operators. The village is not accessible by road, nor does it have a source of electricity.
Belladrum has long served as a cultural and administrative hub to many people of the surrounding communities. Located here is the Village Office run by an Overseer which houses property and other records; a government Health Clinic; and several dance hall clubs, liquor stands, and grocery shops.