Apoteri
Apoteri | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Apoteri Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 04°02′N 58°35′W / 4.033°N 58.583°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
| Government | |
| • Toshao | Clement Joseph[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 71.88 sq mi (186.2 km2) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 271 |
Apoteri is a village in the
The village was founded in 1970 by Booker Brothers as a base for
balatá production. Workers settled from villages in South Rupununi. In 1973 a school was established in the village.[4]
Wildlife is plentiful in the area, and the village promotes itself for
eco-tourism.[3] The Apoteri Fishing Camp is located at the mouth of the Rupununi River. The Iwokrama International Centre which aims to conserve the rainforest and provide sustainable development is nearby.[5]
The town is served by Apoteri Airport.
References
- ^ a b "Apoteri". Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ a b c "Apoteri". Stabroek News. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "Apoteri". North Rupununi District Development Board. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
- ^ "About Us". Iwokrama. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
04°02′N 58°35′W / 4.033°N 58.583°W
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