Sand Creek is a Wapichan – Amerindian community situated on the right bank of the Rupununi river in Region 9. Villagers are predominantly subsistence farmers and livestock farmers. However, the fertile village has adequate fishing ground.
| COMMUNITY PROFILE | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sand Creek |
| Satellite/s | - |
| Region | 9 |
| Area of Land | 89,037.19 acres |
| Titled/Untitled | Titled |
| Name of Current Toshao (2012) | Lawrence Henry |
| Name of Former Toshao | Ken A Faria |
| Total Number of Councillors | 10 |
| Number of CSO’s | 19 |
| DEMOGRAPHICS | |
| Total Population | 834 |
| Number of households | 151 |
| 1 st Language | Wapichan |
| 2 nd Language | English |
| Religion | Christian |
| Means of communication | Radio, Telephone |
| Means of Electricity | Solar power, Small generators |
| Types of transportation | Horse, bullock, bullock cart, motor cycles, 4 drive vehicles |
| Nearest Town/Main Village for Transportation | Lethem |
| Soil Type | Sandy/Clay |
| Source of Water Supply | Creek |
| Major economic activities | Crop farming |
| Livestock Rearing | |
| SCHOOL | |
| Name of Nursery School | Sand Creek Nursery School |
| Number of Nursery School Students | 45 |
| Name of Primary School | Sand Creek Primary School |
| Number of Primary School Students | 270 |
| Name of Secondary School | Sand Creek Secondary School |
| Number of Secondary School Students | 290 |
| HEALTH FACILITY | |
| Type of Health Facility | Health Centre |
| OTHER MAIN BUILDINGS | |
| Community Centre, Village Office, Guest house | |
| EQUIPMENT | |
| MF 290 Tractor, 1 Aluminum boat, 2 Yamaha 15 HP Outboard Engine | |
| GROUPS | |
| 2 Women’s Group | |
| Youth Sports Club |