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Discover Mabaruma in Guyana
Mabaruma in the region of Barima-Waini with its 717 habitants is a town located in Guyana - some 147 mi or ( 237 km ) North-West of Georgetown , the country's capital .
Local time in Mabaruma is now 01:55 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guyana " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: La Linea, Wauna-Yarikita, Georgetown, Bartica, and Siparia. When in this area, you might want to check out La Linea . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Mabaruma ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Hosororo
Hosororo is a community in the Barima-Waini region of northern Guyana, on the west bank of the Aruka River, 10 km from the river's mouth, and three miles from Mabaruma. It is known for its production of organic cocoa and is home to a nursery and propagation centre. http://www. agrinetguyana. org. gy/nari/locations/#hosororo. Originally an Arawak village known for its fertile soils, it is the earliest known site of cassava cultivation by Amerindians in Guyana, dating back some 3,850 years.
Located at 8.17 -59.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Kaituma River
The Kaituma River is a river of Guyana.
Located at 8.18 -59.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Kamwatta Hill
Kamwatta Hill is a community in the Barima-Waini Region, in northern Guyana, at an altitude of 34 m (114 feet). Its population is approximately 600 http://www. gina. gov. gy/archive/daily/b040207. html. The community began receiving electricity in 2006, when a diesel-powered generator was donated by Mr. Monty Niathally, proprietor of Variety Woods and Greenheart Limited.
Located at 8.12 -59.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Waini River
The Waini River is a river in the Barima-Waini region of northern Guyana. It flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the border with Venezuela. The upper portion of the river flows through the Guianian moist forests, while the lower Waini river flows through the eastern extent of the vast Orinoco Delta swamp forests before it empties into the sea. Almond Beach is located at the mouth of the Waini River.
Located at 8.40 -59.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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