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