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City of Georgetown

Georgetown
Capital city
Country  Guyana
Region Demerara-Mahaica
Established 1781
Named 29 April 1812
Government
 • Type Mayor-Council
Area
 • Water 10 sq mi (30 km2)
 • Urban
20 sq mi (50 km2)
 • Metro
57 sq mi (150 km2)
Elevation
-6 ft (-2 m)
Population
 (2012)
 • Capital city 235,017
Time zone UTC-4
Area code(s) 231, 233, 225, 226, 227

Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana. It is located in the Demerara-Mahaica region. It is the country's largest city. The population in 2012 was about 235,017 people.

Images for kids

  • Kingston Georgetown 19 Century

    A view of the Kingston section of Georgetown in the 19th century.

  • 20191122 Guyana 0082 Georgetown sRGB (49295764796)

    View of Georgetown from over the Atlantic Ocean

  • 20191121 Guyana 0062 Georgetown sRGB (49295972987)

    The High Court

  • St georges

    St. George's Anglican Cathedral

  • US Navy 070929-N-7092S-046 The U.S. Navy Showband, attached to Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20), performs at the National Cultural Centre

    National Cultural Centre auditorium

  • Dwelling in city

    Providence Stadium hosted several 2007 Cricket World Cup matches, replacing Bourda as the national stadium and test venue

  • Georgetown28022007

    The International Conference Centre

See also

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