Skeldon, Guyana


Skeldon is a small town in eastern coastal Guyana, on the estuary of the Courantyne River, which forms Guyana's border with Suriname. As of 2009 it had an estimated population of 4,380.

Economy

Sugar production forms the backbone to the local economy. The Guyana Sugar Corporation, Guyana's main sugar processing company, has a factory and works at Skeldon.

Transport

The town is served by several buses that connect the town to Georgetown and other villages. At Moleson Creek, the Stelling with Ferry services to Suriname is located. There is an airstrip for small aircraft within GuySuco's Skeldon Sugar Estate's premises.

Notable people