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Guyana at a glance
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Population
- 835,986
- Area
- 214,969 km²
- Calling code
- +592
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Guyana
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Currency GYDTime in Georgetown 21:36UTC-04:00Country codes GY / GUY
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Demerara River
Demerara River is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Georgetown
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Georgetown is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Guyana Zoo
Guyana Zoo is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology is one option for your time in Georgetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Stabroek Market
Stabroek Market is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown
St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Guyana National Museum
Guyana National Museum is one option for your time in Georgetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Guyana Botanical Gardens
Guyana Botanical Gardens is one option for your time in Georgetown. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Promenade Gardens
Promenade Gardens is one option for your time in Georgetown. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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St. Andrew's Kirk, Georgetown
St. Andrew's Kirk, Georgetown is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Georgetown
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GEO
An arrival option for Georgetown
Cheddi Jagan International Airport
35.7 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at GEO
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GEO airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene F. Correia International Airport | OGL | 5.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | GEO | 35.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Kaieteur Airport | KAI | 233.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Lethem Airport | LTM | 422.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Eugene F. Correia International Airport
Ogle · SYGO
Elevation10 ft
Coordinates6.805881, -58.107657
Runways
07 / 25
4201 × 100 ft
concreteRadio frequencies
Ogle Tower118.55 MHz
Cheddi Jagan International Airport
Georgetown · SYCJ
Elevation95 ft
Coordinates6.49855, -58.254101
Runways
06 / 24
11023 × 148 ft
ASP11 / 29
5002 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TIMEHRI APP119.4 MHz
GND121.7 MHz
TIMEHRI TWR118.3 MHz
Kaieteur Airport
Kaieteur Falls · SYKA
Elevation1520 ft
Coordinates5.177349, -59.48898
Runways
07 / 25
2018 × 98 ft
aspRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Lethem Airport
Lethem · SYLT
Elevation351 ft
Coordinates3.37276, -59.789398
Runways
07 / 25
5985 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
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Getting around Georgetown
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Demerara River
Directions ↗Demerara River is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Georgetown
Directions ↗Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Georgetown is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Guyana Zoo
Directions ↗Guyana Zoo is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology
Directions ↗Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology is one option for your time in Georgetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Stabroek Market
Directions ↗Stabroek Market is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown
Directions ↗St. George's Cathedral, Georgetown is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Guyana National Museum
Directions ↗Guyana National Museum is one option for your time in Georgetown. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Guyana Botanical Gardens
Directions ↗Guyana Botanical Gardens is one option for your time in Georgetown. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Promenade Gardens
Directions ↗Promenade Gardens is one option for your time in Georgetown. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
St. Andrew's Kirk, Georgetown
Directions ↗St. Andrew's Kirk, Georgetown is one option for your time in Georgetown. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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JAN
25 °C
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MAR
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JUN
25 °C
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