Cuyuni-Mazaruni Facts for Kids

Map of Guyana showing Cuyuni-Mazaruni region

Cuyuni-Mazaruni (also known as Region 7) is a large and important area in Guyana. It is located in the western part of the country. This region is special because it is part of a territory that both Guyana and its neighbor, Venezuela, believe belongs to them. Venezuela claims parts of this land as belonging to its Delta Amacuro and Bolívar states. The main town and capital of Cuyuni-Mazaruni is Bartica.

About Cuyuni-Mazaruni
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About Cuyuni-Mazaruni

Cuyuni-Mazaruni is one of Guyana's ten administrative regions. It covers a huge area of about 47,213 square kilometers (about 18,229 square miles). This makes it one of the larger regions in the country.

People and Population

According to the 2012 census, about 20,280 people live in Cuyuni-Mazaruni. Many of the people living here are from different Indigenous groups, as well as other Guyanese citizens. They often live in small communities scattered throughout the vast forests and along the rivers.

Where is it Located?

This region is in the west of Guyana. It shares borders with several other Guyanese regions:

To the north: Barima-Waini, Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, and Pomeroon-Supenaam
To the east: Upper Demerara-Berbice
To the south: Potaro-Siparuni and the country of Brazil
To the west: Venezuela

Important Towns and Settlements

Besides the capital city of Bartica, there are several other notable towns and settlements in Cuyuni-Mazaruni. These places are often important for mining, logging, or as hubs for local communities. Some of these towns include:

Issano
Isseneru
Kartuni
Peters Mine
Arimu Mine
Kamarang
Keweigek
Imbaimadai
Tumereng
Kamikusa

Many of these settlements are found along the region's two main rivers, the Cuyuni River and the Mazaruni River, which give the region its name. These rivers are vital for transportation and daily life.