Parika

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Parika
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Parika
Location in Guyana
Coordinates: 6°51′32″N58°25′31″W / 6.8588°N 58.4252°W / 6.8588; -58.4252 Coordinates: 6°51′32″N58°25′31″W / 6.8588°N 58.4252°W / 6.8588; -58.4252
Country Flag of Guyana.svg Guyana
Region Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Population
 (2012) [1]
  Total4,385

Parika is a port village located in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region of Guyana. Its ferry service is operated by the Ministry of Transportation, to and from the Essequibo Islands and West Demerara area. It is a hub for land transport, since it is a route stop for local taxis commonly called "buses."

Overview

Parika is the end of the main road from Georgetown. [2] In 2020, work started to upgrade the road from Demerara Harbour Bridge to Parika to a 2x2 lane dual carriageway. [3]

Parika itself is a small town, however as a gateway to the western half of Guyana, it is always busy. It is best known for its market. [4] Over 700 merchants own a stall on the market. [5] Sunday is traditionally the busiest day of the week. [4] [5] Parika is home to a police station, post office, multiple hotels and a variety of restaurants. [5]

Speed boat to Supenaam Speed Boat - Parika to Supenaam - panoramio (1).jpg
Speed boat to Supenaam

Ferry services are offered to Bartica, Leguan Island, Wakenaam and Supenaam. [6] The ferry to Bartica makes a stop at Fort Island. [7] Cars need to be booked at least two hours in advance, and are not guaranteed a spot. [8]

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References

  1. "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  2. "Guyana Cultural Tour: West Demerara, Parika". iBike. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  3. "New four-lane highway from new Demerara Bridge to Parika will open lands for housing, agri, tourism". News Room Guyana. 31 October 2020. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Parika Market: Guyana's farming depot". Guyana Times International. 19 October 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 "Parika comes alive on Sundays". Department of Public Information. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  6. "Ferry services modified to facilitate increased goods, food transport". Department of Public Information. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  7. "Fort Islanders call for better ferry service". Stabroek News via Land of Six Peoples. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  8. "Queenstown – a village rich with history and culture". iNews Guyana. Retrieved 26 November 2021.