Maicobi

Maicobi is a village in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, claimed by Venezuela as part of Bolívar state, who is localizated in the Guayana Esequiba, on the right bank of the Potaro River near Tumatumari.

Maicobi
Village
Country Guyana Claimed by Venezuela[1]
Region StatePotaro-Siparuni (Bolívar state by Venezuela)

Demographics

The population of the village is 75 (1994 figure)[2] in about 30 households (2002 figure). The inhabitants are all Amerindians including members of the Macchusi, Carib and Patamona tribes, who have maintained much of their culture without any racial integration.[3]

Administration

Maicobi is managed by a Village Captain, a Vice Captain and five councilors.[3]

Economy

The main economic activities are subsistence farming[3] and the production of legumes for sale in neighbouring communities.[2]

Facilities

The village has two shops and a primary school.[3]

Transport

Access to the village is via the Potaro River.[3]

References
  1. "Official Announcements". Archived from the original on 8 September 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  2. "National report on indigenous peoples and development". United Nations Development Programme. December 1994. Archived from the original on 2008-07-20. Retrieved 2008-06-07.
  3. "Environmental impact assessment report" (PDF). Ground Structures Engineering Consultants. January 2002. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 19, 2007. Retrieved 2008-06-07.


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