Hackney, Guyana

Hackney, is a village in Guyana, standing on the eastern bank of the Pomeroon River, 11 km from its mouth, claimed by Venezuela as part of Delta Amacuro state, who is localizated in the Guayana Esequiba.

Hackney
Village
Hackney
Location in Guayana Esequiba
Coordinates: 7°33′34″N 58°41′28″W
Country Guyana Claimed by Venezuela[1]
Region StatePomeroon-Supenaam (Delta Amacuro state by Venezuela)

Formerly the business centre for residents of the coconut estates of the lower Pomeroon River, Hackney is still of some importance. It provides a primary school and church for residents of the surrounding area.

References

  1. "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.


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