Kartabo is a village in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Guyana.

Kartabo
Village
Kartabo is located in Guyana
Kartabo
Kartabo
Location in Guayana
Coordinates: 6°20′41″N 58°42′07″W / 6.3446°N 58.7019°W / 6.3446; -58.7019
Country Guyana
RegionCuyuni-Mazaruni
Population
 (2012)[1]
 • Total
332

Kartabo is on the lower Mazaruni River, 6 miles from Bartica. Its population is 332 inhabitants as of 2012.[1] The village has a mixed population, the largest group being Kalina Amerindians.[2] Residents are involved in fishing, farming, boat-building and logging.[2] Some people are employed at the Tiperu Stone Quarries. The village has a community centre, medical post, and a school.[2]

There are a variety of mammals found near this village.[3]

Kartabo has a crater on Mars named after it.[4][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2012 Population by Village". Statistics Guyana. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d "Kartabo". Stabroek News. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
  3. ^ Hammond, D. S. (2005-01-01). Tropical Forests of the Guiana Shield: Ancient Forests in a Modern World. CABI. ISBN 9781845930929.
  4. ^ "Crater index". Roving Mouse. Retrieved 17 August 2020.