Saxacalli

Saxacalli (also Saxakalli), located on the west bank of the Essequibo River some 25 miles (40 km) south of Parika at 6°35′N 58°37′W, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, which is located in the Guayana Esequiba. The village was originally an Arawak community, and has existed since the late 17th century.[3]

Saxacalli
Village
Saxacalli
Location in Guayana
Coordinates: 6°35′N 58°37′W
Country Guyana Claimed by Venezuela[1]
RegionEssequibo Islands-West Demerara
Population
 (2012)[2]
 • Total105

Its population of about 105 people as of 2012 reflects Guyana's multi-ethnicity.[2] Life in Saxacalli is based on small-scale logging, farming and some tourism, mainly from the use of the Saxacalli beach by day-tour operators. The village is not accessible by road, nor does it have a source of electricity.

Saxacalli is an Arawak word for Kingfisher.[3] Near the village is the Saxacalli Rainforest Centre (SRC), one of the first private nature reserves.[3]

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. "Saxacalli – An Amazing Getaway". Guyana Times International. Retrieved 16 August 2020.


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