Georgetown, Guyana: Capital city of Guyana
Georgetown is the capital city of Guyana.
It is located in the Demerara-Mahaica region. It is the country's largest city. The population in 2012 was about 235,017 people.
City of Georgetown Georgetown | |
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  City of Georgetown Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 6°48′N 58°10′W / 6.800°N 58.167°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Demerara-Mahaica |
| Established | 1781 |
| Named | 29 April 1812 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| • Mayor | Hamilton Greene |
| Area | |
| • Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) |
| • Urban | 20 sq mi (50 km2) |
| • Metro | 57 sq mi (150 km2) |
| Elevation | −6 ft (−2 m) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Capital city | 235,017 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 |
| Area code(s) | 231, 233, 225, 226, 227 |
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