Kamwatta Hill facts for kids
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Kamwatta Hill
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Village
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 Kamwatta Hill
Location in Guyana
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| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Barima-Waini |
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| • Total | 565 |
Kamwatta Hill is a small village located in the Barima-Waini Region of northern Guyana. It is home to Amerindian people, mainly from the Warao and Arawak people groups. These are some of the first people who lived in this part of the world.
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About Kamwatta Hill
Kamwatta Hill sits at a height of about 34 meters (114 feet) above sea level. In 2012, the village had 565 people living there.
How People Live
The people in Kamwatta Hill mostly rely on subsistence farming. This means they grow food mainly for themselves and their families, rather than to sell a lot of it. They might grow crops like cassava, plantains, and other local foods.
Schools and Health
The village has a health centre to help people stay healthy. There is also a primary school for younger children. However, older students who want to go to secondary school need to travel to nearby villages like Wauna or Hosororo.
Electricity in the Village
Kamwatta Hill started getting electricity in 2006. This happened when a special diesel-powered generator was given to the community. It was a gift from Mr. Monty Niathally, who owns a company called Variety Woods and Greenheart Limited. This helped bring power to homes and buildings in the village.
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