Massara is located in North Rupununi in Region 9. This community is accessible by land and water. It has a population of approximately 440 with 83 households.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Massara |
| Satellite/s | Kwimatta |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 20 sq miles |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled & Demarcated |
| Name of Former Toshao | Sampson Batholomew |
| Name of Current Toshao | Lenny Moses |
| Total Number of Councillors | 12 |
| Number of CSO’s | 14 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 440 |
| Number of households | 83 |
| 1 st Language | Makushi |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio Set |
| Means of Electricity | House hold solar panels for Kwimatta |
| Types of transportation | Motor and Boat |
| Nearest Town/Main Village for Transportation | Aranaputa, Lethem |
| Soil Type | Sandy and Loam |
| ECONOMY | |
| Major economic activities | Fishing |
| Subsistence farming (cassava cultivation) | |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Massara Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 32 |
| Name of Primary School | Massara Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 115 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Post |
| Health Personnel | 1 Community Health Worker |
| OTHER MAIN BUILDINGS | |
| Village Office, Women’s Activity Centre, Church | |
| Teacher’s Quarter | |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| 4 Chain saws, 2 Outboard engines, 2 Aluminum boats, 1 Brush cutter, 1 Cassava grater | |
| GROUPS | |
| Women’s Group, Sports Club, Paramakatoi Development Council |