Essequibo Islands-West Demerara
Essequibo Islands-West Demerara (Region 3) is a region of Guyana. Its capital is Vreed-en-Hoop. It is located between the Essequibo and Demerara Rivers, and consists of a number of islands near the mouth of the Essequibo River. It is spread over an area of 3,755 km2 (1,450 sq mi), and is the second smallest region by area in Guyana. As per the 2022 census, it had a population of 143,884 inhabitants, making it the second most populous region. The major economic activities include livestock rearing and agriculture.