Timehri is a village in

Guyana Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America, part of the historic British West Indies. entry "Guyana" Georgetown, Guyana, Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is also the co ...

, located 41 kilometers to the south of the nation's capital Georgetown. The name "Timehri" is an Amerindian word meaning "paintings and drawings on the rock" Timehri contains the

Cheddi Jagan International Airport Cheddi Jagan International Airport , formerly Timehri International Airport, is the primary international airport of Guyana. The airport is located on the right bank of the Demerara River in the city of Timehri, south of Guyana's capital, Geo ...

which is the major international airport of the country. The airport used to be called Timehri International Airport. It is also home to the

South Dakota Circuit South Dakota Circuit is a permanent motor racing track in Timehri, Guyana. It is operated by the Guyana Motor Racing & Sports Club. History The circuit was opened in 1956 under British rule as a permanent venue for motorcycle racers, who had pr ...

where numerous international competitors meet and participate in motor racing events each year. The track is located on a former part of the airport.

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Populated places in Demerara-Mahaica {{Guyana-geo-stub