Plaisance
in Demerara-Mahaica Region, Guyana

Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
6.802 and -58.095 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 6° 48' 8" and W -58° 5' 41"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - GYD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:48 AM (Tuesday)
Timezone: America/Guyana
UTC/GMT offset: -4 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:56 am and 6:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-7.282 and 121.774 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Karumpa Timur
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Guyana in South America

Safety Score: 4,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Guyana.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Guyana. Last Update: 2024-03-19 07:55:12

Explore Plaisance

Plaisance in Demerara-Mahaica Region is a city in Guyana a little east of Georgetown, the country's capital.

Local time in Plaisance is now 06:48 AM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named America / Guyana with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Plaisance. The closest airport in Guyana is Ogle Airport in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Georgetown, Vreed-en-Hoop, Anna Regina, Fort Wellington and Bartica. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 30°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Evening Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Night Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1013 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 19th of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

30°C (86 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

28°C (83 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Guyana Marriott Hotel Georgetown

Address
4,9 mi
Block Alpha, Battery Road, Kingston
Georgetown
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Julian Guest House

Address
4,2 mi
331 Cummings Street
Georgetown
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kanhai's Center of Excellence

Address
4,4 mi
210 Charlotte Street, Lacytown
000592 Georgetown
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CARA SUITES

Address
3,7 mi
176 MIDDLE STREET
Georgetown
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Herdmanston Lodge

Address
3,7 mi
65 PETER ROSE AND ANIRA QUEENSTOWN
00000 GEORGETOWN
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


an Ascend Hotel Collection Member The Opus Hotel

Address
4,4 mi
48 Croal Street Starbroek
592 STABROEK
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


CARA LODGE HOTEL

Address
4,7 mi
294 QUAMINA STREET
00000 Georgetown
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


REGENCY SUITES HOTEL

Address
4,7 mi
98 HADFIELD ST WERK ENRUST
0 Georgetown
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


PRINCESS HOTEL GUYANA

Address
6,3 mi
LOT BX BLOCK Z PROVIDENCE
00000 East Bank Demerara
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


RAMADA GEORGETOWN PRINCESS HOT

Address
6,3 mi
TRACK BS, BLOCK Z PLANTATION PROVIDENCE, EAST BANK
GEORGETOWN
Guyana

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Sewage and The City - Part 1 - Real Problems

Published: June 23, 2013
Length: 11:50 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Real Guyana

This episode has taken us all around the city of Georgetown assessing a few of our major environmental problems. The garbage buildup, drainage and the sewage seeping onto our streets and into...


Georgetown Cricket Club - Real Landmark

Published: February 13, 2015
Length: 54:40 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Real Guyana

One for the cricket lovers! Take a quick tour of the historic Georgetown Cricket Club.


Sprawling Dilapidation Atlpilot36's photos around Georgetown, Guyana (guyana stinky seawall)

Published: December 17, 2010
Length: 46:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Atlpilot36's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/atlpilot36/2/1263634678/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


Kaieteur Falls; Oh my God Els_and_peter's photos around Georgetown, Guyana (oh my god kaieteur)

Published: December 04, 2010
Length: 41:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: TripAdvisorTRIPWOWu

Preview of Els_and_peter's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/els_and_peter/1/1257285714/tpod.html This blog preview was made by TravelPod...


Atlantic ocean (spray tide, ebbing tide), Georgetown, Guyana

Published: March 21, 2011
Length: 12:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: cobaco


Talking Parrots in Guyana Zoo

Published: February 20, 2014
Length: 55:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dallas J Reeves

Very talkative pair of Parrots. When the camera stopped rolling, they would pick at each other and then simulate a human laugh. This was taken at the Guyana Zoo in Georgetown this past Christmas...


Venezuela y Guyana fortalecen lazos bilaterales

Published: May 04, 2013
Length: 33:20 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Venezuela y Guyana lograron ampliar aún más los lazos de cooperación y de buena vecindad, ayer los cancilleres de ambos países firmaron varios acuerdos en la ciudad de Georgetown con la...


Venezuela y Guyana afianzan lazos bilaterales

Published: August 31, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Los presidentes de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro y Donald Ramotar, de Guyana, se reunieron en Georgetown para afianzar los lazos bilateral en todas las áreas: comercial, energía, producción...


Rechazan Venezuela y Guyana posible ataque de EE.UU. a Siria

Published: August 31, 2013
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

En la reunión bilateral que sostuvieron este sábado en Georgetown los presidentes de Venezuela y Guyana, Nicolás Maduro y Donald Ramotar respectivamente, rechazaron la posible incursión...


Venezuela y Guyana fortalecen vínculos bilaterales

Published: May 03, 2013
Length: 05:29 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores venezolano, Elías Jaua, informó que ya está pronta a ser inaugurada en Guyana la casa de acogimiento social Hugo Chávez, para personas en situación...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

University of Guyana

The University of Guyana, in Georgetown, Guyana, is a public university established in 1963 by the Guyanese government.

Located at 6.81225, -58.1171 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Guyana, Universities in Guyana, Schools in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1963, Universities and colleges in the Caribbean, Association of Commonwealth Universities

Guyana School of Agriculture

The Guyana School of Agriculture (GSA) is a post-secondary college of agricultural education in Guyana, established in 1963. It offers two-year diploma and certificate courses.

Located at 6.79027, -58.0594 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Colleges in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1963

Cyril Potter College of Education

The Cyril Potter College of Education is a teacher training college in Guyana. The main institute is located at Turkeyen, and there are branches located in New Amsterdam, Rose Hall, Linden, Vreed-en-Hoop and Anna Regina. Teachers have to travel from rural areas to attend classes. It is descended from the Teachers’ Training Centre (TTC), Guyana's first teacher training college, established in 1928.

Located at 6.81748, -58.1146 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Colleges in Guyana, Educational institutions established in 1928

Ogle Airport

Ogle Airport is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast of Guyana, 6 miles east of the capital, Georgetown. In 2003 the airport was a local hub shuttling some 50,000 passengers and 1,800 tons of cargo annually. Construction began that year to expand the facility to an international airport with upgraded facilities for immigration, customs, air traffic control, health and fire service.

Located at 6.80556, -58.1056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Guyana

Beterverwagting

Beterverwagting, also known as B. V, is a village located in South America Guyana; on the East Coast of the Demerara River. Located roughly 10 miles from the capital, Georgetown, its an important feeder village for the sugar estate located in La Bonne Intention, a village adjacent to it. The name Beterverwagting comes from the Dutch words "Beter verwachting" which literally means "better expectation". It was the birthplace of British actor and singer Cy Grant.

Located at 6.8, -58.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Guyana, Demerara-Mahaica

The International University-Guyana

The International University-Guyana is a degree granting institution and external center for a number of overseas higher learning institutions, based in Georgetown, Guyana. In 1994, Dr. Godfrey Sears, a dual doctoral degree holder in psychology and business management obtained permission from the government of Guyana to establish The International Institute of Professional Management and Engineering (IIPME).

Located at 6.8146, -58.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
International universities, Universities in Guyana

Pattensen, Turkeyen (Sophia)

The area developed during 1986, when land previously used for the cultivation of rice and rearing of fish began to be occupied. The area was called “farmers field” since it was used mainly for farming. However, a few short years later almost 400 persons had moved into the area. It was all swamp and mud when persons decided to use the area for housing.

Located at 6.8146, -58.1173 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Georgetown, Guyana

Plaisance, Guyana

Plaisance is a village in Guyana between Better Hope and Goedverwagting. It was purchased by freed slaves from cattle farmer A J Watershodt for $39,000 after the abolition of slavery in 1838. It was officially declared a village in 1892. Famous people associated with the village include musician brothers Eddy Grant and Rudy Grant, who were born there.

Located at 6.8, -58.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Guyana


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Plaisance Village, Plaisance