Barima-Waini
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Barima-Waini (Region 1) is a region of Guyana and is located in the northwest of the country. Barima-Waini has three sub-regions: Mabaruma, Matakai, and Moruca.[2]
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Barima-Waini
Region 1 | |
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Administrative region | |
Country | Guyana |
Regional Capital | Mabaruma |
Area | |
• Total | 20,399 km2 (7,876 sq mi) |
Population (2012 census) | |
• Total | 26,941 |
• Density | 1.3/km2 (3.4/sq mi) |
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The region is located in the northwest of the country and has a population of 26,941.[3] It covers an area of 20,339 square kilometres (7,853 sq mi). It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam to the east, the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni to the south and Venezuela to the west.[1]