Hackney, Guyana

Hackney, is a village in Guyana, standing on the eastern bank of the Pomeroon River, 11 km from its mouth, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, which is located in the Guayana Esequiba.

Hackney
Village
Hackney
Location in Guayana
Coordinates: 7°33′34″N 58°41′28″W
Country Guyana Claimed by Venezuela[1]
RegionPomeroon-Supenaam
Population
 (2012)[2]
 • Total137

Formerly the business centre for residents of the coconut estates of the lower Pomeroon River, Hackney is still of some importance.[3] It provides a primary school[4] and church for residents of the surrounding area.[5]

References
  1. "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  2. "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  3. "The Stoll Estate, Pomeroon River, Guyana". Agronomy Capital Advisors. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  4. "300 Students, Teachers Benefit From GEA'S Solar PV Installations". Ministry of Education. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  5. "Hackney Congregational Church". Hackney Congregational Church via Facebook. Retrieved 16 August 2020.


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