Bartica
Bartica is a town situated at the confluence of the Essequibo, Mazaruni, and Cuyuni Rivers in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Guyana, South America.
Brief History of Bartica
It originated as an Anglican missionary settlement founded in 1837 and consecrated in 1843.
Bartica Toponymy
The name is Bartica originates from an indigenous term signifying “red earth,” reflecting the abundant presence of such terrain in the surrounding area.
Bartica Town Information
Place Name | Bartica |
Region | Cuyuni-Mazaruni |
Nickname | Gateway to the Interior |
Etymology | Red Earth |
Estimated Population | 8,004 |
Coordinates | 06°24′N 58°37′W |
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