Katoka is an Amerindian community located in Region 9. The primary language in the community is Makushi. The community has basic infrastructure including a school and a health post. Currently the community depends on water from the rivers. Katoka has a satellite community named Semonie.

COMMUNITY PROFILE
NameKatoka
Satellite/s Semonie
RegionRegion 9
Area of Land208.6 sq. miles
Titled/UntitledUntitled
Name of Current ToshaoDesmond Michael
Name of Former ToshaoRandolph Brown
Total Number Councillors9
Number of CSO’s21
DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population 800
Number of households152
1 st LanguageMakushi
2 nd LanguageEnglish
ReligionChristian
Means of communicationHF Radio
Means of Electricity Solar
Types of transportationTruck, boat engine, paddle boat
Nearest Town or Village for marketing linkages Annai, Lethem, Normandia, Yupukari
Soil TypeLoamy, sandy red mud
ECONOMY
Major economic activitiesFarming, poultry farm, shops
SCHOOL
Name of Nursery SchoolKatoka School
Number of Nursery School Students51
Name of Primary School StudentsKatoka Primary
Number of Primary School Students230
Name of Secondary SchoolNone
HEALTH FACILITY
Type of Health Facility Katoka Health Post
Health PersonnelCommunity Health Workers
Source of Water Supply Rain water, River water