Global Map of Irrigation Areas
Guyana
The total area equiped for irrigation in Guyana equals 150 134 ha [GY01]. The figures per region originate from the AQUASTAT-library and refer to 1991. The irrigated area is concentrated in the northern provinces of the country along the coast line. The irrigated area within the regions was distributed based on a irrigation map published as part of a World Bank study in 1992 [GY02].
The distribution of irrigated area by sub-national units is listed in the table below.
References
[GY01]: FAO. 2000. AQUASTAT country profile of Guyana. FAO, Rome, http://www.fao.org/ag/agl/aglw/AQUASTAT/countries/index.stm.
[GY02]: Worldbank. 1992. Report No. 10410-GUA, "Guyana Agricultural Sector Review".
Distribution of irrigated area in Guyana by Region:
| Region |
Irrigated area (ha) |
| Barima / Waini |
0 |
| Cuyuni / Mazaruni |
0 |
| Demerara / Mahaica |
24372 |
| East Berbice / Corentyne |
44564 |
| Essequibo Islands / West Demerara |
39182 |
| Mahaica / Berbice |
22800 |
| Pomeroon / Supenaam |
19216 |
| Potaro / Siparuni |
0 |
| Upper Demerara / Berbice |
0 |
| Upper Takutu / Upper Essequibo |
0 |
| GUYANA |
150 134 |
|
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