Georgetown, Demerara-Mahaica

Georgetown: Located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Demerara River, this is Guyana's largest city and economic center.

Quick Facts about Georgetown

Population 200,500
Country Guyana
State Demerara-Mahaica (Guyana)
Area 147.6 km2
Official name Georgetown
Latitude & Longitude 6.8000,-58.1667
Named for George III of Great Britain
Altitude 0 feet / 0 meters
Capital city Georgetown is capital of British Guiana, Guyana, Demerara
Establishment January 01, 1781 (245 years ago)
Time Zone America/Guyana
Local time 01:49:57 (19th September 2026)
Georgetown - Guyana image
Georgetown - Guyana image

Geography

Georgetown is located at 6°48'0"N 58°10'0"W (6.8, -58.1666667).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2012 235,017 -
2016 200,500 -14.69%
Demerara, Dzhordzhtaun, Dzordztaunas, Džordžtaunas, Georgtauno, Georgtaŭno, Τζορτζτάουν, Джорджтаун, ג'ורג'טאון, جورج تاون, جورج توغن, جورج‌تاو, جورج‌تاون, ጆርጅታውን, ジョージタウン, 乔治敦, 조지타운

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