The name ‘Katoonarib’ is a Wapichan word meaning ‘Bush Islands’. The founders of Katoonarib were of mixed tribes: Utarad, Wapichan, Arawak and Makushi. They built the first school in September, 1977.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Katoonarib |
| Satellite/s | - |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 68 sq miles |
| Titled/Untitled | Untitled |
| Name of Current Toshao | Habert Wilson |
| Name of Former Toshao | Gregory David |
| Total Number Councillors | 9 |
| Number of CSO’s | 11 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 382 |
| Number of households | 65 |
| Average income per month (where applicable) | 15000 |
| 1 st Language | Wapichan |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio Set |
| Means of Electricity | Few Solar |
| Types of transportation | Bicycles, motorcycles |
| Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages | Lethem |
| ECONOMY | |
| Major economic activities | Agriculture farming, livestock rearing |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Katoonarib Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 19 |
| Name of Primary School Students | Katoonarib Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 116 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | 1 Community Health Worker |
| Source of Water Supply | Wells & Windmill |
| BUILDINGS | |
| Other Main Buildings | Church |
| INFRASTRUCTURE | |
| Other Infrastructure | Village Office, Cottage Industry |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| Other Equipment | Chain saw, water pump, solar pump, tractor |
| GROUPS | |
| List of Social Groups and Clubs | Women’s Group, Youth Group, PPP Group, Church Group |