Micobie | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Micobie Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates:5°21′54″N59°00′47″W / 5.3651°N 59.0131°W /5.3651; -59.0131 | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Potaro-Siparuni |
| Government | |
| • Toshao | Cleveland Henry[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 24 sq mi (60 km2) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
• Total | 360 |
Micobie (also:Maicobi andCassava Hill[2]) is a village inPotaro-Siparuni,Guyana, on the right bank of thePotaro River nearTumatumari.
The village was established in the 19th century. During the construction of theDenham Suspension Bridge, workers of the bridge bought their bread from the village, hence the name Cassava Hill.[2] Most villagers used to live nearTumatumari, however due to the mining operations and the destruction of the beach, the villagers moved uphill in the 1970s.[1]
In theOfficial Gazette of Guyana the village was misspeltMicobie which is the current name.[2] The village ofEl Paso is a satellite of Micobie located down the hill.[2]
The population of the village is 360 as 2012 including El Paso.[2] The inhabitants areAmerindians[3] including members of theMacushi,Carib andPatamona tribes, who have maintained much of their culture without any racial integration.[4]
Micobie is managed by a Village Captain, a Vice Captain and six councilors.[2]
The main economic activities aresubsistence farming[4] and the production oflegumes for sale in neighbouring communities.[5]
The village has two shops and a primary school.[4]
Access to the village is via the Potaro River,[4] or via the road from Linden/Mabura and Bartica/Potaro.[2]
