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Saxacalli | |
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Village | |
  Saxacalli Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 6°35′N 58°37′W / 6.583°N 58.617°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Essequibo Islands-West Demerara |
| Population (2012)[1] | |
• Total | 105 |
Saxacalli (also Saxakalli), located on the west bank of the Essequibo River some 25 miles (40 km) south of Parika at 6°35′N 58°37′W / 6.583°N 58.617°W. The village was originally an Arawak community, and has existed since the late 17th century.[2]
Its population of about 105 people as of 2012.[1]
Saxacalli is an Arawak word for Kingfisher.[2] Near the village is the Saxacalli Rainforest Centre (SRC), one of the first private nature reserves.[2]
See also
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[edit]- 1 2 "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- 1 2 3 "Saxacalli – An Amazing Getaway". Guyana Times International. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
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