Imbaimadai
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5°41′33″N 60°16′55″W / 5.69252°N 60.28198°W
Imbaimadai | |
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Village | |
  Imbaimadai Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates: 5°41′33″N 60°16′55″W / 5.69252°N 60.28198°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Cuyuni-Mazaruni |
| Elevation | 1,650 ft (500 m) |
| Population (2012)[2] | |
• Total | 246 |
Imbaimadai is a community in the Cuyuni-Mazaruni Region of Guyana.
Imbaimadai is a mining community adjoining Amerindian lands.[3] Imbaimadai is known for its gold, diamond and other precious mineral deposits.[4] As of 2016, only 13 mines remained of which seven were operational. The miners wanted to open up new mines, however indigenous lands complicated the situation.[5][6]
Imbaimadai is also known for its natural environment, mountains that are part of the Pakaraima range, its waterfalls and its forests.[4]
The village is served by Imbaimadai Airport, and is situated at an elevation of 1,650 feet (500 m).[1]
