Akaiwang River

CountryGuyana

MouthWenamu River

coordinates

6°39′9″N 59°32′3″W / 6.65250°N 59.53417°W / 6.65250; -59.53417^[1]

WaterfallsAkaiwang Falls

Akaiwang River
Location
Country	Guyana
Physical characteristics
Mouth	Wenamu River
• coordinates	6°39′9″N 59°32′3″W / 6.65250°N 59.53417°W / 6.65250; -59.53417[1]
Basin features
Waterfalls	Akaiwang Falls

The Akaiwang River is a tributary of the Wenamu River in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni region of Guyana.^[1]

The river features the Akaiwang Falls. Located at 6' 40' W 59' 42'.^[2] The falls are also known as the Wakupang or Akaiwong Cataracts.^[3]

Akaiwang River is also used for gold mining operation.^[4] The surrounding forest area was licensed for balata bleeding.^[5]