Katoonarib

Katoonarib (short for Katoonaru Iribi[1]) is a village in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana. Katoonarib is inhabited by Wapishana, Macushi and other Amerindians.[2] It is located near the Rupununi River.[3] The main language spoken in the village is Wapishana with English as secondary language.[2]

Katoonarib
Katoonaru Iribi
Village
Katoonarib
Location in Guyana
Coordinates: 2.7676°N 59.5756°W / 2.7676; -59.5756
Country Guyana
RegionUpper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Government
 • ToshaoMarcus Alexander[1]
Area
[2]
 • Total180 km2 (68 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[2]
 • Total382

Overview

The name of the village translates to Bush Island. Katoonarib used to be a satellite of Sawariwau, but has setup its own traditional government.[1][lower-alpha 1]The economy is based on subsistence farming and cattle ranching. The village has a primary school, a health centre, and a community centre.[2] Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi.[5] Water is supplied by wells.[6] There is no electricity other than private diesel generators and solar panels.[7]

Transport

Katoonarib can be reached by road from Lethem. A bridge over the Rupununi River was commissioned in 2004.[8] On 27 May 2008, the bridge collapsed under the weight of an excavator.[3]

Notes
  1. Sawariwau has become part of a neighbourhood council (municipality) and is governed from Lethem.[4]

References
  1. "Katoonarib village". Community Lands. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  2. "Katoonarib". Ministry of Amerindian Affairs. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  3. "Rupununi River bridge reconstruction on hold 10 months after collapse". Stabroek News. 6 April 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  4. "Neighbourhood Democratic Councils". Ministry of Local Government. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  5. "eGovernment ICT Hubs connected to the eGovernment Network". National Datamanagement Authority. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  6. "Potarinau, Katoonarib get improved water supply". Stabroek News. 23 November 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  7. "A big boost to education in hinterland". Guyana Chronicle. 13 September 2020. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  8. "Rupununi river bridge commissioned". Stabroek News via Land of Six Peoples. 19 February 2004. Retrieved 4 December 2021.


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