Anna Regina
Coordinates: 07°15′48″N 58°28′50″W / 7.26333°N 58.48056°W
| Anna Regina | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Anna Regina Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 7°15′48″N 58°28′50″W / 7.26333°N 58.48056°W | |
| Country |
 Guyana |
| Region | Pomeroon-Supenaam |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 12,448 |
Anna Regina is the capital of the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana. It stands on the Atlantic coast, northwest of the mouth of the Essequibo River, 19 km north of Adventure. Anna Regina was established as a town in 1970.[1] Its population was 12,448 in 2002.[2]
Anna Regina has a market, a community centre and a secondary school. In June 2009 Republic Bank Guyana Limited established a branch in the town.
A number of sites in Anna Regina have historical significance. These include the Damon Monument, Damon's Cross, the Aurora Chimney and estate House, Anna Regina Bridge, Anna Regina Chimney, St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church and several Dutch tombs.[3]
Mainstay Lake is 5 miles from Anna Regina.
See also
References
- ↑ GuyanaGuide.com
- ↑ Bureau of Statistics Guyana: NDC Level Data
- ↑ NationalTrust.gov.gy