Awarewaunau is an Amerindian community which was established in the early 1920’s. It is located in the Deep South Rupununi of Region 9. Its population is approximately 600 people mainly of Wapichan decent. The religion is manly Christianity with six different denominations. The residents of the community depend mainly on subsistence farming. The main economic activities are cattle rearing, peanut farming and cassava production.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Awarewaunau |
| Satellite/s | None |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 301.93 sq miles |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Former Toshao | Averil Winter |
| Name of Current Toshao (2012) | Johnny Duncan |
| Total Number of Councillors | 9 |
| Number of CSO’s | 12 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 600 |
| Number of households | 125 |
| 1 st Language | Wapichan |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio |
| Means of Electricity | None |
| Types of transportation | Bicycle, bullock cart, motorcycle, horse, tracker, walking |
| Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Aishalton |
| ECONOMY | |
| Major economic activities | Cattle rearing, peanut production, Cassava production |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Awarewaunau Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 35 |
| Name of Primary School Students | Awarewaunau Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 191 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | Malaria Personnel, CHW |
| Source of Water | Streams, wells |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Market Shed, Guest house, CI-Office |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | |
| Other Infrastructure | - |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Horse power engine, 40 horse power engine, Aluminum boat (1), Chainsaw(1), Fogging Machine, Brush cutter, Plough, Generator, Water pump |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Youth Group, Farmers Group, Sports Club, women’s group, Church group |