Potaro-Siparuni

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Map of Guyana showing Potaro-Siparuni region

Potaro-Siparuni (Region 8) is a region in Guyana, bordering the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the north, the regions of Upper Demerara-Berbice and East Berbice-Corentyne to the east, the region of Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo to the south and Brazil to the west.

The main towns in the region are Kangaruma, Orinduik, Potaro Landing, Mahdia, Saveretik and Tumatumari.

[edit] Population

Potaro-Siparuni's population was 10,095 in 2002 (Official census).

  • 2002 : 10,095
  • 1991 : 5,615
  • 1980 : 4,485

[edit] Communities

(including name variants):

[edit] See also