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Morawhanna Destination Guide
Touring Morawhanna in Guyana
Morawhanna in the region of Barima-Waini is located in Guyana - some 149 mi or ( 240 km ) North-West of Georgetown , the country's capital city .
Time in Morawhanna is now 08:06 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guyana " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: La Linea, Hosororo, Georgetown, Bartica, and Siparia. Being here already, consider visiting La Linea . Check out our recommendations for Morawhanna ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Kaituma River
The Kaituma River is a river of Guyana.
Located at 8.18 -59.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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 13 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 18 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 20 km away
Shell Beach, Guyana
Shell Beach, located on the Atlantic coast of Guyana in the Barima-Waini Region, near the Venezuelan border, is a nesting site for four of the eight sea turtle species - the Green, Hawksbill turtleill, Leatherback and the Olive Ridley. Shell Beach extends for approximately 140 km. Turtles used to be slaughtered for their meat and eggs but are now part of a non-governmental conservation program.
Located at 8.29 -59.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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