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Mabaruma, Guyana

Barima-Waini · Guyana

Mabaruma is a small town in Barima-Waini, Guyana with a population of 717. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

717 Population 205/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
85.9 in Annual Rain
America / Guyana Timezone

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About Mabaruma

Mabaruma

Mabaruma is the administrative centre and regional capital for Region One (Barima-Waini) of Guyana. It is located close to the Aruka River on a narrow plateau above the surrounding rainforest at an elevation of 13 metres.

People

Population717
Density205/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain85.9 in/yr
Sunny Days180/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population717
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates8.2038°, -59.7812°
TimezoneAmerica/Guyana
Country🇬🇾 Guyana
State / ProvinceBarima-Waini
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation85.9 inches (2,181 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mabaruma

Mabaruma is a small town in Guyana (Barima-Waini) with a population of 717. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is America/Guyana.

Mabaruma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Guyana avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days180 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates8.2038°N, 59.7812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guyana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above Guyana avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0.

Mar 28, 2007 87 km NNE of Mabaruma, Guyana M4.0 88 km
May 14, 2009 117 km NW of Mabaruma, Guyana M3.8 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 10.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in

Mabaruma has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Mabaruma

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Learning Resource Centre - - - -
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Hotels in Mabaruma

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Broost
Monty Brooms Hotel

Restaurants in Mabaruma

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kumaka

Gas Stations in Mabaruma

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gas

Airports Near Mabaruma

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kwebana Airport-Small Airport
Mabaruma AirportUSISmall Airport
Matthews Ridge AirportMWJSmall Airport
Port Kaituma AirportPKMSmall Airport
Tassawani Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mabaruma

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guyana
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)

🇬🇾 About Guyana

Capital Georgetown
Population 779,004
Area 214,970 km²
GDP (USD) $16,918,503,597
GDP per capita $20,474
HDI 0.776
Life expectancy 70.2 years
Internet users 81.7%
Urban population 26.5%
Currency GYD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +592
TLD .gy
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Guyana

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 23 Republic Day Republic Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 5 Arrival Day Arrival Day
May 26 Independence Day Independence Day
Jul 6 Caricom Day Caricom Day
Aug 1 Emancipation Day Emancipation Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mabaruma

What is the population of Mabaruma?

Mabaruma has a population of 717 residents and is located in Guyana. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 3.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mabaruma?

Mabaruma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 180 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.

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