Rose Hall, Guyana

Rose Hall, Guyana

:"See also Rose Hall, Oxford, England."

Rose Hall is a community in the East Berbice-Corentyne Region of Guyana, located at coord|6|16|0|N|57|21|0|W| . Rose Hall is 14 miles east of New Amsterdam, and is the smallest town in Guyana.

History

Rose Hall was once owned by Dutch planters and later purchased by field slaves. In 1908, it acquired village status; and it wasn't until 1970 that it became a town. Rose Hall has an area of 13 km² and a population of about 8,000.

Rose Hall is divided into three wards: Middle Rose Hall, East Rose Hall and Williamsburg.

Points of Interest

Rose Hall is an economic hub in the Berbice region. It is lined with regional banks and a multitude of stores and cafes. The town also has an airstrip which is located in nearby Canje.


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