Region 9

First Published: 10th of November, 2021 by Patrick Carpen.

Region 9, also called Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo, is one of Guyana’s ten Administration Regions. It is located to the south of Guyana. Region 9 borders Region 8 (Potaro-Siparuni) to the north, Region 6 (East Berbice-Corentyne) to the east, and Brazil to the south and west. The administrative center of Region 9 is the town of Lethem.

Region 9 is the largest of the Guyana’s ten administrative regions and is also reputed to be the most scenic region with the greatest biodiversity. The Rupununi Savannahs are located between the Rupununi River and the Brazilian border.

Region 9 has just one town: the town of Lethem, which is also the administrative center of the Region.

Communities, Towns, and Villages in Region 9 (A to Z)

Achiwib

Adelair

Aishalton

Altora

Ambrose

Annai

Apoteri

Arakwai Outstation

Aranaputa

Atamadpau

Awariwaunau

Basha

Biloku

Bon Success

Burisanawa

Cajueiro

Dadanawa

Good Hope

Hart

Hawkins Mission

Hiawa

Illimir

Imprenza

Isherton

Jacaretinga

Johi

Kaibarupai

Kanashen

Karanambo

Karasabai

Karaudarnau

Kataliriwau Outstation

Kotoewau

Kumu

Kurukuru-Baibari

Kwaimatta

Kwatata (Quatata)

Lethem (Town)

MacDonald

Macusi Village

Mamir Pawa

Manari

Marakanata

Mariwa Village

Maruranau

Massara

McTurk

Melvilles Ranch

Meritizero

Moco-Moco

Moreiro

Mountain Point

Mountain View

Muriwa Village

Nappi Village

Parabara

Paricaranal

Parishara

Patarinau

Peropo

Pilanawa

Pirara

Powisanau

Pukasanta

Rewa

Sabernawau

Sand Creek

Santa Fe (Ranch)

Sawariwau

Shea

Shulinab

St. Ignatius

Sunnyside

Surama

Tamtom

Taruma

Tiger Pond

Tipuru

Toka

Wai-Wai

Waiwoi

Wakadanawa

Wakakulud

Warimure

Wariwau

Waruma

Wichabai

Wowetta

Yakarinta

Yepi

Yupukari