Toka, Guyana Explained

Official Name:Toka
Settlement Type:Village
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Pushpin Map:Guyana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Guyana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Guyana
Subdivision Type1:Region
Subdivision Name1:Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Leader Title:Toshao
Leader Name:Micah Davis[1]
Area Total Sq Mi:12.5
Population Total:207
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Population Blank2 Title:Religions
Coordinates:3.9115°N -59.3844°W

Toka is an indigenous village of Macushi Amerindians in the Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo Region of Guyana.[1] It is located in the North Rupununi Wetlands.[2]

Overview

The main language spoken in Toka is Macushi with English as a secondary language. The village has a primary school and a health care centre.[1] In 2021, a water system was installed in the village.[3] The economy is based on farming and trade.[1] Internet connection is provided via free Wi-Fi.[4]

In 1969, Toka was one of the villages which rebelled against the Burnham government in the Rupununi Uprising. The uprising was dispersed, and the village was set on fire by the Guyana Defence Force.[5]

Toka is located on the LindenLethem road.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Toka . Ministry of Indigenous Peoples' Affairs. 7 December 2021.
  2. Web site: Sustainable Management of the Rupununi Wetlands . Iwokrama International Centre. 2005. Integrated Approaches to Participatory Development. 7 December 2021.
  3. News: Water system commissioned in Toka, close to 300 benefitting. 1 November 2021. 7 December 2021. Stabroek News.
  4. Web site: eGovernment ICT Hubs connected to the eGovernment Network. National Datamanagement Authority. 4 December 2021.
  5. News: Heroic rebel leader of the 1969 Amerindian rebellion in Guyana finally honored on his 100th year. Eagle Clan Arawaks. 24 November 2021. 7 December 2021.
  6. News: Deputy Toshao debunks claims about Linden-Lethem Road . Kaieteur News Online. 7 December 2021. 18 June 2019.