Georgetown, Guyana
capital city of Guyana
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.[1]
City of Georgetown
Georgetown | |
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Coordinates: 6°48′N 58°10′W / 6.800°N 58.167°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Region | Demerara-Mahaica |
Established | 1781 |
Named | 29 April 1812 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Mayor | Hamilton Greene |
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 |
References
change- ↑ "Guyana: Well Positioned for Future Growth and Success". Nearshore Americas. Retrieved 18 March 2014.