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Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Upper Takutu-Upper Esequibo (Region 9) is a Regions of Guyana, region of Guyana. It borders the region of Potaro-Siparuni to the north, the region of East Berbice-Corentyne to the east and Brazil to the south and west. It contains the town of Lethem, Guyana, Lethem, and the villages of Aishalton, Nappi, Guyana, Nappi and Surama. It is also the largest region of Guyana. The Rupununi savannah known for its large biodiversity is located between the Rupununi River and the Brazilian border. Within the Upper Takutu-Upper Esequibo is part of the Guianan savanna ecoregion. Population The Government of Guyana has administered three official censuses since the 1980 administrative reforms, in 1980, 1991 and 2002. In 2012, the population of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo was recorded at 24,212 people. Official census records for the population of the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region are as follows: *2012 : 24,212 *2002 : 19,387 *1991 : 15,058 *1980 : 12,873 Communities List of communiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lethem, Guyana
Lethem is a town in Guyana’s south, located in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region. It is the regional capital of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo. It is named after Gordon James Lethem, Sir Gordon James Lethem, who was the Governor of British Guiana from 1941 to 12 April 1947. The city is populated by 1,702 inhabitants as of 2012. Lethem has several commercial establishments for shoes, bicycles, shirts and other items; they are especially frequented by Brazilians who usually take goods to Boa Vista (Roraima), Boa Vista, Manaus, Pacaraima and Santa Elena de Uairén. The annual Rodeo on Easter weekend is the city's main event. Environment and economy Lethem is part of the Guyanese Rupununi savannah where there are many ''vaqueiros'' (as spoken in the Portuguese language), or cowboys, and ranches. Local flora/fauna includes various types of cashew trees, both the fruit and nut varieties; mango trees and Coconut trees are also common. There is a cashew processing plant in St. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aranaputa
Aranaputa is an Amerindian village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo (Region 9), Guyana. It is located in the Pacaraima Mountains. The name Aranaputa comes from the Makushi word for 'burnt up', due to various instances of fire in the village. The 2012 census population is 353. In addition to English, Wapishana, and Macushi language are also commonly spoken languages. It has a nursery and a primary school, but secondary schooling is done in Annai Secondary situated at Bina Hill in Kwatamang. Healthcare is provided by a public health centre. Major economic activities include peanut production, livestock rearing, and tourism. It has a satellite village, Kuribu. Chairman of their Community Development Council is Aiden Jacobus. History Amerindians have historically resided in the area, however settlement was often temporary. In 1958, the government demarcated plots of land and leased it out to coastlanders, while designating another area as an Amerindian reservation. By 1940 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toka, Guyana
Toka is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the North Rupununi Wetlands. Overview The main language spoken in Toka is Macushi with English as a secondary language. The village has a primary school and a health care centre. In 2021, a water system was installed in the village. The economy is based on farming and trade. Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi. In 1969, Toka was one of the villages which rebelled against the Burnham government in the Rupununi Uprising. The uprising was dispersed, and the village was set on fire by the Guyana Defence Force The Guyana Defence Force (GDF) is the military of Guyana, established in 1965. It has military bases across the nation. The Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Force is always the incumbent President of Guyana. The branches include the Army, Air F .... Toka is located on the Linden– Lethem road. References Populated places in Uppe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sawariwau
Sawariwau ( Wapishana: Sawari Wa'o) is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Sawariwau is inhabited by Wapishana Amerindians. It is located about south of Lethem in the Rupununi savannah. The main language spoken in the village is Wapishana. History The name of the village translates to grandfather spirit of fishes. Sawariwau was founded by chief Suubau, and is one of the oldest Wapishana villages. Father Cuthbert Cary-Elwes, SJ was the first missionary to arrive in the village, and a church was constructed in 1919. Katoonarib used to be a satellite of Sawariwau, but has become independent. Sawariwau was in a Neighbourhood Democratic Council (municipality) with Ireng and Lethem, however the municipality was dissolved in 2012. The village is again governed by a ''Toshao'' (village chief) with 11 councillors. In 2013, the land was demarcated, however as of 2017, the demarcation is still in dispute. Overview The economy is based on subsistence farmi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sand Creek, Guyana
Sand Creek ( Wapishana: ''Suburun Tao'') is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Sand Creek is inhabited by Wapishana Amerindians. It is located on the Rupununi River. The main language spoken in the village is Wapishana with English as secondary language. Overview The economy of Sand Creek is based on livestock ranching and subsistence farming. The village has a primary and secondary school as well as a health centre. The village is known for the Sand Creek Rodeo which takes place every Easter Monday. The rodeo started in the 1980s as a pastime for the villagers, but has turned into a professional rodeo attracting visitors from all over the country. The beaches near the village are used by the yellow-spotted river turtle The yellow-spotted Amazon river turtle (''Podocnemis unifilis''), also known commonly as the yellow-headed sideneck turtle and the yellow-spotted river turtle, and locally as the taricaya, is one of the largest South American r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rewa, Guyana
Rewa is an Amerindian village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo region of Guyana. Overview Rewa is a satellite village to Massara and received its land title in 2008. It is situated on the left bank of the Rupununi River at the confluence of the Rewa River. It is also in proximity to Awarmie Mountain and near the western border of Brazil. Languages spoken in the village include Macushi and Wapishana. Economic activities of the village include subsistence farming, fishing, small grocery shops, and an eco lodge which opened in 2005. Public services include a primary school and health post. In 2014, Rewa applied for an extension to their land grant to prevent damage to the surrounding environment due to commercial logging. Annai Village is the next closest town and the regional center. History The name “Rewa” comes from the Wapichan word for a tree called the iliwa tree. Between the 1940s and '50s, the Booker Brothers, McConnell and Company came to the area and in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maruranau
Maruranau ( Wapishana: Marora Naawa; also: ''Maruranawa'') is an indigenous village of Wapishana Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah near the Kwitaro River on the edge of the Kanuku Mountains. A minority of Taruma also inhabit the village. History The Wapishana used to live in small settlements. They were concentrated in larger settlements by the Catholic missionaries. In 1919, it was decided by the village leadership and the priest to relocate north to the present location of Maruranau due to frequent flooding. The name of the village means "Giant Armadillo Hill". Overview In October 1947 the first primary school was established in Maruranau. The village has a health centre and shops. There is no electricity, internet or mobile phone. In 2018, water wells were drilled as part of a joint exercise of the Guyana Defence Force and the Brazilian Army. The economy is mainly based on subsistence agriculture, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katoonarib
Katoonarib (short for Katoonaru Iribi) is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Katoonarib is inhabited by Wapishana, Macushi and other Amerindians. It is located near the Rupununi River. The main language spoken in the village is Wapishana with English as secondary language. Overview The name of the village translates to Bush Island. Katoonarib used to be a satellite of Sawariwau, but has set up its own traditional government. The economy is based on subsistence farming and cattle ranching. The village has a primary school, a health centre, and a community centre. Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi. Water is supplied by wells. There is no electricity other than private diesel generators and solar panels. Transport Katoonarib can be reached by road from Lethem. A bridge over the Rupununi River was commissioned in 2004. On 27 May 2008, the bridge collapsed under the weight of an excavator Excavators are heavy equipment (construction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karaudarnau
Karaudarnau (also Lumid Pau) is an indigenous village of Wapishana Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the Rupununi savannah on the Rupununi River. Name The name Karaudarnau means "snake hill" in Wapishana and refers to a legend that a snake lives underneath the village. A big black rock in the centre of the village is claimed to be the head of the snake. Overview Karaudarnau has a school, a health post, a community centre, and two churches. As of 2017, education is bilingual in Wapishana and English. The community has close links to the Brazilian Wapishana community who live in the Jacamim Indigenous Territory. The village has no access to the telephone network or internet, Karaudarnau has been awarded a territory of . There is a 2am curfew, and liquor has been banned in the community. In 2018, the village was given access to clean drinking water by a joint exercise of the Brazilian Army and the Guyana Defence Force. In May 202 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karasabai
Karasabai is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. It is located in the South Pakaraima Mountains, and near the Ireng River which flows south to the Amazon River. Legend According to the legends of the Macushi people, Makonaima descended to Earth and the indigenous peoples are his offspring. On his travels, Makonaima passed a creek where a treasure was located. He decided to turn the treasure to stone. The village of Karasabai is located at the bay of that creek. Overview Karasabai has a school, and a health care clinic. The nearest big town is Normandia in Brazil. The primary language of its inhabitants is Macushi with English as the secondary language. The major religion is Christianity. In December 2020, an ambulance, which was customised for rough terrain, was delivered to the community. In March 2021, 112 tractors were delivered to Amerindian villages, Karasabai included to, 'to boost agriculture to ensure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karanambo
Karinambo (also Karanambo) is a village in Guyana. Charles Barrington Brown stayed in the Amerindian village near the Takutu Savanna in the 1870s. It is situated along the upper Rupununi, 45 km north of the Kanuku Mountains. Karanambo's population as of the 2012 census is 19. In the 1920s, Edward “Tiny” McTurk chose the area as a headquarters for balata bleeding midway between the confluence of the Essequibo and the Rupununi River. The area experiences heavy flooding during the rainy season, except at Karanambo, but the area was not already significantly settled due to negative legends about the area. The Rupununi savannah became a major cattle producing region, and Karanambo was a ranch during that time. After the decline in beef prices, Karanambo came to use for eco-tourism; fishing, bird-watching, or other outdoor exploration. Considered "out of touch with the rest of the world", the area lacks phones, postal facilities, proper roads or public transport. Evelyn Waugh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanashen
The Kanashen (or Konashen) Community Owned Conservation (COCA) is Guyana's first community-owned area that is legally protected; it is primarily inhabited by the Wai-Wai indigenous group. Kanashen houses the headwaters of the Essequibo River, Guyana's principal water source, and encompasses the southern portion of its watershed, which drains the Kassikaityu, Kamoa, Sipu and Chodikar rivers. The main mountains are the Wassarai, Yahore, Komoa and Kaiawakua, with elevations up to about 1200 metres above sea level. Bio-diversity Flora The biology of the Kanashen district is relatively unstudied, except for its flora. Botanically, the area has many species found only in the area and is covered by four general vegetation types, which have remained almost completely intact. The main vegetation types are tall evergreen highland forest and tall/medium evergreen lower montane forest. There are also small areas of tall evergreen flooded riparian forest and lowland shrub savanna. Speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
