Demerara-Mahaica

Demerara-Mahaica (Region 4) is a region of Guyana, bordering the Atlantic Ocean to the north, the region of Mahaica-Berbice to the east, the region of Upper Demerara-Berbice to the south and the region of Essequibo Islands-West Demerara to the west.

Demerara-Mahaica
Region 4
Administrative Region
Map of Guyana showing Demerara-Mahaica region
CountryGuyana
Regional CapitalTriumph
Area
  Total2,232 km2 (862 sq mi)
Population
 (2012 census)
  Total313,429
  Density140/km2 (360/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC-4

It contains the country's capital Georgetown. Notable villages in the region include Buxton, Enmore, Victoria and Paradise.

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