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Delve into Sophia
The district Sophia of in Demerara-Mahaica Region is a district located in Guyana a little east of Georgetown, the country's capital town.
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Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Georgetown, Vreed-en-Hoop, Anna Regina, Bartica and Fort Wellington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F
Morning Temperature | 26°C / 78 °F |
Evening Temperature | 28°C / 82 °F |
Night Temperature | 27°C / 80 °F |
Chance of rainfall | 4% |
Air Humidity | 61% |
Air Pressure | 1012 hPa |
Wind Speed | Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West |
Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 97% of sky |
General Conditions | Moderate rain |
Friday, 22nd of November 2024
31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, few clouds.
Saturday, 23rd of November 2024
31°C (88 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Sunday, 24th of November 2024
30°C (86 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown
Julian Guest House
Kanhai's Center of Excellence
Herdmanston Lodge
CARA SUITES
an Ascend Hotel Collection Member The Opus Hotel
CARA LODGE HOTEL
REGENCY SUITES HOTEL
PRINCESS HOTEL GUYANA
RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOT
Videos from this area
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Sewage and The City - Part 1 - Real Problems
This episode has taken us all around the city of Georgetown assessing a few of our major environmental problems. The garbage buildup, drainage and the sewage seeping onto our streets and into...
Georgetown Cricket Club - Real Landmark
One for the cricket lovers! Take a quick tour of the historic Georgetown Cricket Club.
Sprawling Dilapidation Atlpilot36's photos around Georgetown, Guyana (guyana stinky seawall)
Preview of Atlpilot36's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/atlpilot36/2/1263634678/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...
Kaieteur Falls; Oh my God Els_and_peter's photos around Georgetown, Guyana (oh my god kaieteur)
Preview of Els_and_peter's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/els_and_peter/1/1257285714/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...
Talking Parrots in Guyana Zoo
Very talkative pair of Parrots. When the camera stopped rolling, they would pick at each other and then simulate a human laugh. This was taken at the Guyana Zoo in Georgetown this past Christmas...
Venezuela y Guyana fortalecen lazos bilaterales
Venezuela y Guyana lograron ampliar aún más los lazos de cooperación y de buena vecindad, ayer los cancilleres de ambos países firmaron varios acuerdos en la ciudad de Georgetown con la...
Venezuela y Guyana afianzan lazos bilaterales
Los presidentes de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y Donald Ramotar, de Guyana, se reunieron en Georgetown para afianzar los lazos bilateral en todas las áreas: comercial, energía, producción...
Rechazan Venezuela y Guyana posible ataque de EE.UU. a Siria
En la reunión bilateral que sostuvieron este sábado en Georgetown los presidentes de Venezuela y Guyana, Nicolás Maduro y Donald Ramotar respectivamente, rechazaron la posible incursión...
Venezuela y Guyana fortalecen vínculos bilaterales
El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores venezolano, Elías Jaua, informó que ya está pronta a ser inaugurada en Guyana la casa de acogimiento social Hugo Chávez, para personas en situación...
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
University of Guyana
The University of Guyana, in Georgetown, Guyana, is a public university established in 1963 by the Guyanese government.
Guyana Zoo
Guyana Zoo (officially Guyana Zoological Park) is a zoo located in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana. The zoo officially opened in 1952, but its grounds had been used as botanical gardens since 1895. Some of its most popular attractions are Harpy Eagles and manatees. As of 2005, the zoo had approximately 25 staff. The Calgary Zoo has partnered with Guyana Zoo as "sister" zoos.
Cyril Potter College of Education
The Cyril Potter College of Education is a teacher training college in Guyana. The main institute is located at Turkeyen, and there are branches located in New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, Linden, Vreed-en-Hoop and Anna Regina. Teachers have to travel from rural areas to attend classes. It is descended from the Teachers’ Training Centre (TTC), Guyana's first teacher training college, established in 1928.
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
See Mercy Hospital for other medical facilities with the Mercy name. St. Joseph Mercy Hospital is a Catholic hospital on Parade Street in Georgetown, Guyana. It was established by members of the Sword of the Spirit movement and was officially opened in August, 1945. The hospital includes a School of Nursing. The oldest wing of the hospital burnt down on Monday, May 10, 2010 at 7 am.
St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown
St. George's Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral in Georgetown, Guyana and is one of the tallest wooden churches in the world, at a height of 43.5 metres . It is the seat of the Bishop of Guyana. St. George's was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield and opened on 24 August 1892. The building was completed in 1899. It is located on Church Street in Georgetown, and has been designated a National Monument.
State House, Guyana
State House (formerly "Government House") located in Georgetown, is the official residence of the President of Guyana. It was previously the official residence of the Governor of British Guiana before the colony gained independence and became Guyana. The building dates back to 1858. It was the residence of the Governor General and in 1970, the country's first president, Arthur Chung, resided there.
Bourda
The Bourda is a cricket ground in Georgetown, Guyana, used by the Guyanese cricket team for matches with other nations in the Caribbean as well as some Test matches involving the West Indies. Located in Bourda in Georgetown, Guyana, between Regent Street and North Road, it is home to the Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC). The ground is reminiscent of old baseball stadiums, due to its cantilever stands.
Ogle Airport
Ogle Airport is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Guyana, 6 miles east of the capital, Georgetown. In 2003 the airport was a local hub shuttling some 50,000 passengers and 1,800 tons of cargo annually. Construction began that year to expand the facility to an international airport with upgraded facilities for immigration, customs, air traffic control, health and fire service.
National Cultural Centre (Guyana)
The National Cultural Centre, the premier auditorium for cultural presentations in Guyana, is located on Homestretch Avenue, D’Urban Park, in Georgetown. It rises 62 feet, is 240 feet long and 115 feet wide, and seats about 2,000 people. Its stage is 48 feet deep with an orchestra pit, and has a 72-foot wide and 20-foot high opening. The Centre is decorated with a chandelier made of local woods over the main staircase, and a Denis Williams mural, entitled "Memorabilia 11".
Sea Wall, Guyana
The Sea Wall is a 280 mile seawall that runs along much of Guyana's coastline, and all of the coastline in the capital city of Georgetown. It protects settlements in the coastal areas of Guyana, most of which are below sea level at high tide.
Georgetown Football Stadium
Georgetown Football Stadium is a multi-use stadium on Vlissengen Road in Georgetown, Guyana. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 2,000 people.
Splashmins Fun Park
Splashmins Fun Park and Resort is an amusement park in Georgetown, Guyana. It is located on the Soesdyke-Linden Highway. The theme park features shows, pristine plant life and beaches. The Park is built on one hundred and sixty four acres of amidst numerous species of flora and a variety of fauna which include spectacular bird life. Splashmins is a privately owned resort.
St. Rose's High School, Guyana
St. Rose's Secondary High School is a government school on Church Street in Georgetown, Guyana, serving students in grades 7-12 in Georgetown, Guyana. To be accepted into the school, the student must receive a certain grade in their Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (SSEE). This is the fourth highest school in Guyana, closely followed by St. Joseph High School (Guyana).
Roman Catholic Diocese of Georgetown
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Georgetown (erected 12 April 1837, as the Vicariate Apostolic of British Guiana) is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Port of Spain. It was elevated to the Diocese of Georgetown on 29 February 1956. The diocese's cathedral, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, is located in Georgetown, Guyana.
Unity Village, Guyana
Unity Village is a rural village in the East Coast district of the Demerara region of Guyana. The village is notable for being the birthplace of both Shivnarine Chanderpaul, former captain of the West Indies cricket team and Bharrat Jagdeo, president of Guyana.
The Business School Guyana
The Business School was founded in 1975 by Erma Bovell. Bovell, a deeply religious individual, started the school to provide secretarial training for girls from low-income households. These girls were unable to get an education in the public school system in Guyana. This training provided them opportunities to gain employment and to play a positive role in their curriculum. The Business School is located in the heart of Georgetown, Guyana at 43 Brickdam.
The International University-Guyana
The International University-Guyana is a degree granting institution and external center for a number of overseas higher learning institutions, based in Georgetown, Guyana. In 1994, Dr. Godfrey Sears, a dual doctoral degree holder in psychology and business management obtained permission from the government of Guyana to establish The International Institute of Professional Management and Engineering (IIPME).
Pattensen, Turkeyen (Sophia)
The area developed during 1986, when land previously used for the cultivation of rice and rearing of fish began to be occupied. The area was called “farmers field” since it was used mainly for farming. However, a few short years later almost 400 persons had moved into the area. It was all swamp and mud when persons decided to use the area for housing.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Guyana)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is the government ministry of Guyana responsible for directing the nation's external relations and the operations of its international diplomatic missions. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett has directed the ministry as Minister of Foreign Affairs since April 2008. The ministry is located in Guyana's capital city, Georgetown.
Plaisance, Guyana
Plaisance is a village in Guyana between Better Hope and Goedverwagting. It was purchased by freed slaves from cattle farmer A J Watershodt for $39,000 after the abolition of slavery in 1838. It was officially declared a village in 1892. Famous people associated with the village include musician brothers Eddy Grant and Rudy Grant, who were born there.
Bourda Cemetery, Guyana
Bourda Cemetery is an eighteenth-century cemetery situated on Bourda Street in Georgetown, Guyana. Formerly known as "Bourda's Walk", Bourda cemetery is the oldest cemetery in Georgetown, and the only surviving plantation cemetery in the city. It is considered a national landmark and has been listed as a national monument by the National Trust of Guyana.
Castellani House, Guyana
Castellani House is a large nineteenth-century building, which is situated on the corner of Vlissengen Road and Homestretch Avenue in Georgetown, Guyana. It was designed and constructed by the Maltese architect, Cesar Castellani, between 1879 and 1882. Originally serving as a residence for colonial government officials, Castellani House has been the home of Guyana's National Art Gallery since 1993.
Georgetown Seawall Bandstand
The Georgetown Seawall Bandstand is an iron bandstand that is situated on the western end of Georgetown Seawall in Guyana. It is one of three bandstands in Georgetown, the other two being situated in the Botanical Gardens and the Promenade Gardens.
Marian Academy
Marian Academy is a Roman Catholic private school in Georgetown, Guyana. It is situated on Carifesta Avenue in central Georgetown. The academy provides secondary, primary and nursery schooling.
Georgetown International Academy
The Georgetown International Academy is a private, coeducational day school in Georgetown, Guyana, which offers an educational program compatible with the United States system for nursery through grade 12. The School has been in operation since 1971. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending approximately from the end of August to the end of January and from the end of January to the middle of June.