Kurupukari
Place in Upper Demerara-Berbice, Guyana / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fairview (Kurupukari) is an indigenous[2] settlement on the Essequibo River, in the Upper Demerara-Berbice region of Guyana. It is the entry point to the Iwokrama Forest. Former president David A. Granger once referred to Iwokrama as the "green heart of Guyana."[3]
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Kurupukari | |
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Coordinates: 4°40′19″N 58°40′13″W | |
Country | Guyana |
Region | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 244 |
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The demographics of the village include mostly Arawak, Macushi, Wapishana and more recently, Patamona people.[4]
The Linden-Lethem Road crosses the river here by a ferry.[5] Fairview on the west side of the Essequibo River, has an unpaved airstrip,[6][3] as well as a public health post, a primary and nursery school.[4]