Maicobi

Maicobi is village in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, on the right bank of the Potaro River near Tumatumari.

Demographics

The population of the village is 75 (1994 figure)[1] in about 30 households (2002 figure). The inhabitants are all Amerindians including members of the Macchusi, Carib and Patamona tribes, who have maintained much of their culture without any racial integration.[2]

Administration

Maicobi is managed by a Village Captain, a Vice Captain and five councilors.[2]

Economy

The main economic activities are subsistence farming[2] and the production of legumes for sale in neighbouring communities.[1]

Facilities

The village has two shops and a primary school.[2]

Transport

Access to the village is via the Potaro River.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "National report on indigenous peoples and development". United Nations Development Programme. December 1994. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Environmental impact assessment report" (PDF). Ground Structures Engineering Consultants. January 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-07.

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