Supenaam is a port village located in the
Pomeroon-Supenaam
Pomeroon-Supenaam (Region 2) is a region of Guyana. Venezuela claims the territory as part of Guayana Esequiba.
It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the east, the region of Cuyuni-Mazaruni ...
region of
Guyana
Guyana ( or ), officially the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern mainland of South America. Guyana is an indigenous word which means "Land of Many Waters". The capital city is Georgetown. Guyana is bordered by the ...
. Supenaam is home to the ferry across the
Essequibo River to
Parika. The ferry is the main link between the western half of Guyana and the eastern half.
Overview
Supenaam used to be an agricultural community dominated by sugar estates. During the
Dutch colonial era, it served as the access point to
Fort Island. The , a tributary of the Essequibo, is mainly used for
forestry
Forestry is the science and craft of creating, managing, planting, using, conserving and repairing forests, woodlands, and associated resources for human and environmental benefits. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands. Th ...
and home to several sawmills.
In 1978, a
speedboat service to Parika was initiated which boosted the economy of the village.
The regular ferry used to depart from
Adventure. In May 2010, a new ''stelling'' (harbour) was opened in Supenaam to serve as the new point of departure for the ferry. Several days later, the ramp collapsed under the weight of the vehicles. The Essequibo Coast Road connects Supenaam with
Charity on the
Pomeroon River
The Pomeroon River (also ''Río Pomerón'' ''or Pomaron'') is located in Guyana, South America, situated between the Orinoco and the Essequibo rivers. The area has long been inhabited by Lokono people. The Pomeroon River is also one of the deepe ...
. The road was paved in 1998.
Supenaam has developed into a busy port, however for secondary education and health care, it is still depended on neighbouring
Suddie
Suddie is a community in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region of Guyana, located on the Atlantic Ocean, one mile north of Onderneeming.
Suddie Hospital is a small (approximately 100-bed) hospital. Rural outreach clinics are sent into the interior and al ...
.
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Populated places in Pomeroon-Supenaam
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