Assakata facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Assakata Asakata
Village
Assakata Location in Guyana
Country	Guyana
Region	Barima-Waini
Population  (2013)
• Total	c.300

Assakata, also known as Asakata, is a village located in the Barima-Waini region, in the northern part of Guyana. It is an Amerindian village, meaning it is home to indigenous people. The main groups living here are the Warao and Arawak communities. Assakata is found in the swampy and marshy areas between the Barima and Pomeroon River.

Assakata's Story: A Look Back

Assakata started its journey in 1938 as the Assakata mission. It became part of what was known as the North West Amerindian District. Since 1996, the area has been managed by the Moruca Land Council. The main settlement for this council is Santa Rosa. In 2013, about 300 people lived in Assakata, spread across four different smaller settlements.

Life in Assakata Today

The way people make a living in Assakata is mainly through subsistence farming. This means they grow food mostly for themselves and their families, rather than to sell a lot. In the past, people who cut down trees (loggers) worked in the region. However, the village leaders decided to end all agreements with these loggers in 2012.

The village has a primary school, which is for younger students, and a health care centre for medical needs. If students want to go to secondary school, they need to travel to Santa Rosa, which is the closest place with one. Assakata received electricity starting in 2004. This happened when a diesel generator was given to the community by Mr. Monty Niathally, who owns a company called Variety Woods and Greenheart Limited.

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In Spanish: Asakata para niños