Imbaimadai | |
|---|---|
Village | |
)  Imbaimadai Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 5°41′33″N 60°16′55″W / 5.69252°N 60.28198°W | |
| Country | ){kind=small} Guyana |
| Region | Cuyuni-Mazaruni |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
| • Total | 246 |
Imbaimadai is a community in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Guyana.
Imbaimadai is a mining community adjoining Amerindian lands.[3] Imbaimadai is known for its gold, diamond and other precious mineral deposits.[4] As of 2016, only 13 mines remained of which seven were operational. The miners wanted to open up new mines, however indigenous lands complicated the situation.[5][6]
Imbaimadai is also known for its natural environment, mountains that are part of the Pakaraima range, its waterfalls and its forests.[4]
The village is served by Imbaimadai Airport, and is situated at an elevation of 1,650 feet (500 m).[1]
References
- ^ a b "SYIB - Imbaimadai Airport". Sky Vector. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
- ^ "Minister Trotman promises new mining land to Imbaimadai residents", Guyana Government Information Agency (GINA), 25 August 2016.
- ^ a b "Imbaimadai: Not just a missing town". Guyana Times International. 19 January 2018.
- ^ "Minister Trotman promises new mining land to Imbaimadai residents". Department of Public Information. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
- ^ "Miners cry foul". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 21 August 2020.