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Parika
City in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara, Guyana
Overview
Parika is a lively river port town on the eastern bank of the Essequibo River in Guyana's Essequibo Islands-West Demerara region. Known for its busy market and as a gateway to the interior, Parika blends riverine charm with daily life in a diverse, close-knit community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Guyana
Region
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Population
4,081
Time Zone
America/Guyana
Coordinates
6.84°, -58.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$725
Local Cost
$440
Local Income
$350
Cashless
30
English
90
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
26.5°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
23.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2301 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OGL
Distance
36 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.
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