Skeldon, Guyana
| Skeldon | |
|---|---|
  Skeldon Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 5°53′N 57°8′W / 5.883°N 57.133°WCoordinates: 5°53′N 57°8′W / 5.883°N 57.133°W | |
| Country |
 Guyana |
| Region | East Berbice-Corentyne |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 4,380 |
Skeldon is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, on the estuary of the Courantyne River, which forms Guyana's border with Suriname. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 4,380.[1]
Economy
Sugar production forms the backbone to the local economy. The Guyana Sugar Corporation, Guyana's main sugar processing company, has a factory and works at Skeldon.
Transport
The town is served by Skeldon Airport.
References
- ↑ "Guyana: largest cities and towns and statistics of their population". World Gazetteer. Retrieved January 24, 2009.
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