Barima-Waini (Region 1) is a heavily forested region in northwest Guyana. It spans 20,339 square kilometers and has a population of 26,941. The region is named after two rivers that flow through it: the Barima River and the Waini River. Its coastal strip features picturesque beaches like Almond Beach, Luri Beach, and Turtle Beach. The economy thrives on forestry and gold mining. Amerindian communities, including Santa Rosa Mission, dot this lush landscape
Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region 2) is a region of Esequiban Guyana, a territory in dispute by Guyana and Venezuela. Venezuela claims the territory as part of Delta Amacuro state. The regional capital is Anna Regina. The region is in the north of the country and spans an area of 6,195 km². It encompasses forested highland and low coastal plain, along with a small portion of the hilly sand and clay region. The population of this region, which includes Indigenous settlements and more established villages concentrated along the coast, was recorded at 46,810 during the 2012 census
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) is a picturesque region of Guyana. It envelops the Essequibo River, the largest river in Guyana, flowing between the Orinoco and Amazon rivers of South America. This region is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Demerara-Mahaica region and Demerara River to the east, the Upper Demerara-Berbice region to the south, and the Pomeroon-Supenaam region to the west. Notable villages within this region include Parika, Tuschen, and Uitvlugt. Along the Essequibo River, you’ll find 365 islands, with the three largest—Hogg Island, Wakenaam, and Leguan—nestled at the river’s mouth. The population of this region was 107,416 during the 2012 census
Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4) is a region in the north of Guyana. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Mahaica-Berbice region to the east, the Upper Demerara-Berbice region to the south, and the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region to the west. The regional capital is Georgetown, which also serves as the national capital. This region spans an area of 2,232 km². Notable villages within the region include Buxton, Enmore, Victoria, and Paradise. As of the 2012 census, the population of Demerara-Mahaica was recorded at 313,429 people
Mahaica-Berbice (Region 5) is a region in the northeast of Guyana. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of East Berbice-Corentyne to the east, the region of Upper Demerara-Berbice to the south, and the region of Demerara-Mahaica to the west. This region encompasses an area of 4,190 km² and contains the villages of Rosignol, Fort Wellington, and Mahaicony. The Mahaica River runs along the region’s western border, while the Berbice River forms the eastern boundary. Additionally, the Mahaicony and Abary Rivers flow from south to north within this region. As of the 2012 census, the population of Mahaica-Berbice was recorded at 49,723 people
East Berbice-Corentyne (Region 6) is one of Guyana’s ten administrative regions, covering the entire eastern part of the country. It shares borders with the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the Nickerie District and Sipaliwini District of Suriname to the east, Brazil to the south, and the regions of Mahaica-Berbice, Upper Demerara-Berbice, Potaro-Siparuni, and Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo to the west. Notable towns within the region include New Amsterdam, Corriverton, and Rose Hall. The Corentyne River forms the entire eastern border with Suriname, although the southernmost section is disputed and known as the Tigri Area. As of the 2012 census, the population of East Berbice-Corentyne was recorded at 109,431 people
Cuyuni-Mazaruni (Region 7) is a region of Guyana. Its capital is Bartica, and it encompasses villages like Issano, Kartabo, Kamarang, and Imbaimadai. This region shares borders with Barima-Waini, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, and Pomeroon-Supenaam to the north, Upper Demerara-Berbice to the east, and Potaro-Siparuni. It also borders the Brazilian state of Roraima to the south. Covering an area of 47,213 km², it comprises vast forested hinterland and a smaller hilly sand and clay region. Notably, the Pakaraima Mountain Range graces this landscape, along with the historic Fort Kyk-Over-Al, which once served as the Dutch administrative center in the colony of Essequibo. Today, only ruins remain as a testament to its past significance1
Potaro-Siparuni (Region 8) is a captivating region of Guyana. It spans an impressive 20,051 square kilometers and is home to approximately 10,190 people. Notable villages include Campbelltown, Orinduik, Mahdia, Paramakatoi, and Tumatumari. The majestic Kaieteur Falls in Kaieteur National Park draws tourists to the heart of Guyana’s rainforest. Additionally, a section of the Amazon rainforest lies within Potaro-Siparuni. The region is also part of the ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, with provisional measures in place
Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9) is a captivating region of Guyana. It spans an impressive 20,051 square kilometers and is home to approximately 10,190 people. Notable villages include Campbelltown, Orinduik, Mahdia, Paramakatoi, and Tumatumari. The majestic Kaieteur Falls in Kaieteur National Park draws tourists to the heart of Guyana’s rainforest. Additionally, a section of the Amazon rainforest lies within Potaro-Siparuni. The region is also part of the ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, with provisional measures in place
Upper Demerara-Berbice (Region 10) is a captivating region of Guyana. It spans an impressive 20,051 square kilometers and is home to approximately 10,190 people. Notable villages include Campbelltown, Orinduik, Mahdia, Paramakatoi, and Tumatumari. The majestic Kaieteur Falls in Kaieteur National Park draws tourists to the heart of Guyana’s rainforest. Additionally, a section of the Amazon rainforest lies within Potaro-Siparuni. The region is also part of the ongoing territorial dispute between Guyana and Venezuela, with provisional measures in place
