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Tuschen, Guyana
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara · Guyana
Tuschen is a small city in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana with a population of 8,286. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tuschen
Tuschen is a village in the Essequibo Islands-West Demerara Region of Guyana. It is located along the Atlantic Ocean coast. The original name of the village was Tuschen de Vrienden. During the 20th century, it was a small village. The Tuschen Housing Scheme resulted in a considerable growth, and is one of the largest housing schemes in Guyana.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,286 |
| Population Density | 398 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.8766°, -58.3426° |
| Timezone | America/Guyana |
| Country | 🇬🇾 Guyana |
| State / Province | Essequibo Islands-West Demerara |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.2 inches (1,784 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tuschen
Tuschen is a small city in Guyana (Essequibo Islands-West Demerara) with a population of 8,286. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guyana.
Climate in Tuschen
Tuschen has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 2270 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Guyana avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 20.8 sq mi (54.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.8766°N, 58.3426°W |
| Timezone | America/Guyana |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in |
Tuschen has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 70.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.6") and September the driest (3.0").
Schools in Tuschen
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uitvlugt Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vergenogen Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Meten-Meer-Zorg Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Zeeburg Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saraswat Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Guyana Islamic Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Greenwich Park Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maryville Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leguan Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tuschen
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Guyana Inc - Georgetown 89.5 FM | Essequibo 89.3 FM | Berbice 89.7 FM | 89.3 fm, 89.5 fm | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 104.1 Guyana Lite FM | - | MP3 | |
| 102.5 FM Voice of Guyana | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 97.5 FM MAAD | - | MP3 |
Museums in Tuschen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castalaney House | ||||
| Guyana National Museum | ||||
| Walter Roth Museum | ||||
| Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology |
Libraries in Tuschen
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guyana National Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Leguan Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UG Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walter Rodney Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| Walter Rodney Archives | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tuschen
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourda Market | |||||
| Bourda Market | |||||
| Diamond Market | |||||
| Hibiscus Craft Plaza | |||||
| Kitty Market | |||||
| La Penitance Market | |||||
| Leonora Market | |||||
| Mattai's - The Food Market | |||||
| Merriman's Mall | |||||
| Parika Marketing Centre | |||||
| Plaisance Market | |||||
| Stabroek Market |
Restaurants in Tuschen
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Tuschen
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Tuschen
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tuschen
3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Tuschen
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDL Refinery |
Stadiums & Teams in Tuschen
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tuschen
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cheddi Jagan International Airport | GEO | Large Airport |
| Eugene F. Correia International Airport | OGL | Medium Airport |
| Anna Regina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Baganara Airport. | - | Small Airport |
| Baiabu Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bartica A Airport | GFO | Small Airport |
| Fort Wellington Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kaow Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Krishna Sankar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Spring Garden Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Von Better Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wakenaam Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Tuschen
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Barbershop quency | |
| Leguan Post Office | |
| Lenora Post Office | |
| Tuschen Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuschen
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall | |
| Lenora Masjid | |
| Meten Meer Zorg Masjid | |
| Mosque | |
| Rama Krishna Mandir | |
| St. Peter's Anglican Church | |
| St. Simon Anglican Church | |
| Temple | |
| The Lords Evangelical Church | |
| Tuschen Baptist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Guyana
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Tuschen?
Tuschen has a population of 8,286 residents and is located in Guyana. The population density is 398 people per square mile, spread across 20.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tuschen?
Tuschen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.2 inches.