Maicobi

Maicobi is village in Potaro-Siparuni, Guyana, on the right bank of the Potaro River near Tumatumari.

Demographics

The population of the village is 75 (1994 figure)^[1] in about 30 households (2002 figure). The inhabitants are all Amerindians including members of the Macchusi, Carib and Patamona tribes, who have maintained much of their culture without any racial integration.^[2]

Administration

Maicobi is managed by a Village Captain, a Vice Captain and five councilors.^[2]

Economy

The main economic activities are subsistence farming^[2] and the production of legumes for sale in neighbouring communities.^[1]

Facilities

The village has two shops and a primary school.^[2]

Transport

Access to the village is via the Potaro River.^[2]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "National report on indigenous peoples and development". United Nations Development Programme. December 1994. http://www.sdnp.org.gy/undp-docs/nripd/. Retrieved 2008-06-07. 
2. ^ ^{a b c d e} "Environmental impact assessment report". Ground Structures Engineering Consultants. January 2002. http://www.epaguyana.org/downloads/emd/Vannessa_Mines_Final-EIA_Report.pdf. Retrieved 2008-06-07. ^{[dead link]}