Barima-Waini
Barima-Waini
Region 1 | |
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Map of Guyana showing Barima-Waini region | |
| Country | Guyana |
| Regional capital | Mabaruma |
| Area | |
• Total | 20,399 km2 (7,876 sq mi) |
| Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 26,941 |
| • Density | 1.3/km2 (3.4/sq mi) |
Barima-Waini (Region 1) is a region of Guyana and is located in the northwest of the country. Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.
The region is located in the northwest of the country and has a population of 26,941. It covers an area of 20,339 square kilometres (7,853 sq mi). It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam to the east, the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the south and Venezuela to the west.