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Georgetown

Georgetown (Guyana): major city of Guyana, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.

Last updated: October 2026

About Georgetown

CountryGuyana
CapitalYes — national capital

Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.

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What is the population of Georgetown?

This page does not list a population figure for Georgetown. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of Guyana.

Where is Georgetown located?

Georgetown is in Guyana. It is the national capital of Guyana.

What is Georgetown known for?

Georgetown is the national capital of Guyana. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the Guyana factbook for the wider national picture.

Across the Bureau

Guyana — Country ProfileWhat are the main airports of Guyana?Guyana — Military Capability AssessmentWhat is the population of Guyana?Who is the president of Guyana?Mohamed Irfaan Ali — Leader of GuyanaGuyana Ranking — Magna Country RankingsHistory of Guyana — Timeline