Skeldon, Guyana

Skeldon
Skeldon

Location in Guyana

Coordinates: 5°53′N 57°8′W / 5.883°N 57.133°WCoordinates: 5°53′N 57°8′W / 5.883°N 57.133°W
Country  Guyana
Region East Berbice-Corentyne
Population (2009)
  Total 4,380

Skeldon is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, near the border with Suriname. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 4,380.[1]

Economy

Sugar production forms the backbone to the local economy. The Guyana Sugar Corporation, Guyana's main sugar processing company has a factory and works at Skeldon.

Transport

The town is served by Skeldon Airport. Also buses, tapirs, cars,etc.

References

  1. "Guyana: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Retrieved January 24, 2009.