Guyana's Regions 3 & 4: Names, Capitals & Key Facts

Administrative Divisions of Guyana

Guyana is divided into 10 administrative regions. Here are the details for Regions 3 and 4:

Region 3: Essequibo Islands-West Demerara

• Regional Capital: Vreed-en-Hoop
• Geography: Encompasses the Essequibo River islands and the western bank of the Demerara River
• Key Features: Agricultural areas, rice farming, and riverine communities

Region 4: Demerara-Mahaica

• Regional Capital: Georgetown (also Guyana's national capital)
• Geography: East bank of the Demerara River extending to the Mahaica River
• Key Features: Most populous region, commercial hub, government center, and main port

These two regions represent Guyana's historical heartland, with Region 4 housing the majority of the country's population and economic activity.