Georgetown, Guyana Neighborhoods: Stabroek, Kingston, Bourda, Kitty & More
Explore Georgetown's historic wards and neighborhoods, from Stabroek and Kingston to Bourda, Kitty, Queenstown and Albouystown.
Georgetown is one city, but it is made up of neighborhoods and wards with their own names, histories and personalities.
Quick answer: Historic Georgetown grew from Stabroek and surrounding areas including Kingston, Cummingsburg, Lacytown, Robbstown, Werk-en-Rust and Newtown. Later expansion incorporated communities such as Bourda, Queenstown, Alberttown, Kitty, Lodge and Albouystown.
Stabroek: where the city story begins
Stabroek developed as an early commercial and port area and remains associated with Stabroek Market and downtown Georgetown.
Kingston
Kingston developed near the Atlantic and the Demerara River and became part of Georgetown's early urban expansion.
Cummingsburg
Cummingsburg is one of Georgetown's historic central wards and includes important civic, commercial and residential areas.
Lacytown
Lacytown became incorporated into the growing town during the early nineteenth century and remains part of central Georgetown.
Werk-en-Rust
Werk-en-Rust developed as a distinct village before becoming part of the expanding city.
Bourda and Queenstown
Bourda and Queenstown grew as Georgetown expanded beyond its earliest boundaries and became recognizable residential and commercial areas.
Kitty
Kitty began as a separate village east of the old city and later became part of metropolitan Georgetown.
Albouystown
Albouystown is one of Georgetown's oldest communities and has a history tied to plantation land, canals, migration and dense neighborhood life.
Why neighborhood identity matters
For Guyanese abroad, saying “Georgetown” may still not be specific enough. Family identity can be tied to Kitty, Albouystown, Bourda, Lodge, Queenstown or one particular street.
That local specificity also creates future opportunities for Guyanese Swag's location-based collections.
Frequently asked questions
When was Georgetown named Georgetown?
May 5, 1812.
What was Georgetown called before?
The central town was known as Stabroek before the wider urban area was renamed Georgetown.
Is Kitty part of Georgetown?
Yes. It began as a separate village and became part of the city's expansion.
For a broader city overview, read our Georgetown guide.
Sources & further reading: National Trust of Guyana — Historic Georgetown; Guyana Chronicle — Albouystown.
Photo credit: David Stanley, “Stabroek Market,” via Flickr/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Source file.
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