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Skeldon, Guyana
East Berbice-Corentyne · Guyana
Skeldon is a small city in East Berbice-Corentyne, Guyana with a population of 5,859. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Skeldon
Skeldon is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, on the estuary of the Corentyne River, which forms Guyana's border with Suriname. As of 2012, it had a population of 2,275. Skeldon and Springlands have been administratively merged into Corriverton.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,859 |
| Population Density | 259 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.8704°, -57.1468° |
| Timezone | America/Guyana |
| Country | 🇬🇾 Guyana |
| State / Province | East Berbice-Corentyne |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.7 inches (1,820 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Skeldon
Skeldon is a small city in Guyana (East Berbice-Corentyne) with a population of 5,859. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.7 inches. The timezone is America/Guyana.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Guyana avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 259/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.8704°N, 57.1468°W |
| Timezone | America/Guyana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in |
Skeldon has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 71.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.0") and September the driest (2.8").
Schools in Skeldon
11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabwood Creek Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skeldon High School | - | - | - | - |
| Skeldon High Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Skeldon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Islamic Primary and Secondary | - | - | - | - |
| Little Angels Child Care | - | - | - | - |
| Skeldon Line Path Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Corriverton Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Presbyterian Church School | - | - | - | - |
| line path C municipal nursery school | - | - | - | - |
| Princetown Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Skeldon
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishara (SR) | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Libraries in Skeldon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon's Stationary | 0.0 | |||||
| National Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Skeldon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrale Markt Nieuw Nickerie | |||||
| Skeldon Market |
Hotels in Skeldon
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Skeldon
9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Skeldon
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Skeldon
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Skeldon
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Skeldon
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Skeldon
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Alupi Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Baiabu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blairmont Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ebini Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Wellington Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hazard Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Manglie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Neville Airport | - | Small Airport |
| New Amsterdam Airport | QSX | Small Airport |
| Nieuw Nickerie - Major Henk Fernandes Airport | ICK | Small Airport |
| Ramnath Agro Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Skeldon Airport | SKM | Small Airport |
| Von Better Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wageningen Airstrip | AGI | Small Airport |
| Washabo Airport | WSO | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Skeldon
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| DHL | |
| Skeldon Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Skeldon
16 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Al Falah Hifz Madrasa | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Church of Pentecost | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| Corriverton Assembly of God Church | |
| Crabwood Creek Bible Church | |
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Kingston Mosque | |
| Lutheran Church | |
| No.77 Sunnatul Jamaat | |
| Presbyterian Church | |
| Sovereign Grace Missionary Baptist Church | |
| Springlands SDA Church | |
| St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church | |
| St. Margarette's Anglican Church | |
| Vishnu Mandir |
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What is the population of Skeldon?
Skeldon has a population of 5,859 residents and is located in Guyana. The population density is 259 people per square mile, spread across 22.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Skeldon?
Skeldon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.7 inches.