On entering the village of Meten-Meer-Zorg one encounters a series of canals, a reflection of the grid-like order imposed upon the coastal landscape by the drainage patterns of the sugar plantation.
The community which was founded in 1871, like many coastal settlements, has its origins in the production of sugar. During that time, the population of the village was approximately 739 people. Actually, Meeten-Meer-Zorg is still not that big. It has a population of 2000 people, which is fairly modest by the standard of many coastal villages. However, it is a lot busier than many of the other coastal communities.
Situated in Region Three on the West Coast of Demerara Meten-Meer-Zorg is approximately 14 miles from Georgetown. The village comprises two main parts: a housing scheme and a