Manawarin is an Indigenous community associated with Moruca in Region 1. Its geography needs a little more explanation than a single regional label: a June 2018 DPI report described Manawarin as straddling Regions 1 and 2, and recorded cooperation between both regional administrations.
A community across administrative lines
The 2018 consultation concerned services such as health and education. It is a useful reminder that residents’ connections do not always fit neatly within an administrative boundary. Manawarin appears in this Region 1 directory, but that placement should not be read as a claim that every part of the wider community lies exclusively within Region 1.
Education and surrounding settlements
In August 2025, DPI announced plans for a new secondary school at Manawarin. The proposed catchment included Central Manawarin, St Nicholas Mission and several surrounding settlements. The announcement describes an intended development, not verified completion or current admissions arrangements.
For wider context, explore Santa Rosa and Waramuri, two other Moruca communities with important educational connections. Kwabanna’s profile also describes the agricultural links that official reporting has drawn between neighbouring communities.
Explore nearby and related places
- Santa Rosa: Community Life in Moruca, Region 1
- Waramuri: A Moruca Village and Education Centre
- Kwabanna: Cassava Farming and Community Enterprise in Moruca
- Region 1 community directory
- Essequibo county directory
Sources and further reading
- Inter Regional Consultation Between Regions One And Two Focus On Community Of Manawarin
- Construction To Start In October On New Manawarin Secondary
- Indigenous Villages
