Upper Demerara-Berbice

Upper Demerara-Berbice spans 17,040 square kilometers of dense forests, winding rivers, and small settlements scattered throughout the northeastern part of Guyana.

The region emerged as a crucial administrative division in 1980, evolving from earlier colonial territorial structures into one of Guyana's ten administrative regions.

Local communities in Upper Demerara-Berbice maintain traditional practices through regular gatherings, ceremonies, and events that reflect African and indigenous influences.

Linden, the regional capital, functions as the primary transportation hub with regular bus connections to Georgetown and serves as the commercial center.

The Kimbia Training Center, established in 1974 along the Berbice River, marked the first operational base for the Guyana National Service program.

Location: Guyana

Capital city: Linden

Shares border with: Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Demerara-Mahaica, Mahaica-Berbice, Potaro-Siparuni, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, East Berbice-Corentyne

GPS coordinates: 5.26913,-58.26707

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:30