Port Kaituma
Port Kaituma, a compact village in Guyana's Barima-Waini region, is closely tied to the history of the Peoples Temple settlement at nearby Jonestown, and serves as a gateway for visitors tracing that history. The village sits near water and within sight of mountains, and has long functioned as a local hub for mining activity.
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- Nearest water from center 2.4 km1.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 10 km6.2 mi
Nearest airports
Port Kaituma: quick answers
Where is Port Kaituma?
Port Kaituma is in Guyana.
How do you get to Port Kaituma?
The nearest airport is Port Kaituma (PKM), about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Port Kaituma?
The warmest month is September, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is June, with about 241 mm9.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's near Port Kaituma?
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