Toka, Guyana
Toka | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Toka Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 3°54′41″N 59°23′04″W / 3.9115°N 59.3844°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
| Government | |
| • Toshao | Micah Davis[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 32 km2 (12.5 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 207 |
Toka is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana.[1] It is located in the North Rupununi Wetlands.[2]
Overview
The main language spoken in Toka is Macushi with English as a secondary language. The village has a primary school and a health care centre.[1] In 2021, a water system was installed in the village.[3] The economy is based on farming and trade.[1] Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi.[4]
In 1969, Toka was one of the villages which rebelled against the
Rupununi Uprising. The uprising was dispersed, and the village was set on fire by the Guyana Defence Force.[5]
Toka is located on the Linden–Lethem road.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Toka". Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ Iwokrama International Centre (2005). "Sustainable Management of the Rupununi Wetlands" (PDF). Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Water system commissioned in Toka, close to 300 benefitting". Stabroek News. 1 November 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "eGovernment ICT Hubs connected to the eGovernment Network". National Datamanagement Authority. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ^ "Heroic rebel leader of the 1969 Amerindian rebellion in Guyana finally honored on his 100th year". Eagle Clan Arawaks. 24 November 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Deputy Toshao debunks claims about Linden-Lethem Road". Kaieteur News Online. 18 June 2019. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
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