Leguan has an estimated population of 2,500 as of 2018, living in 36 demarcated villages. Settlements include Maryville, Le Bagatelle, Richmond Hill and Uniform. Villages are supported by the Leguan Neighbourhood Democratic Council. The population has declined fairly rapidly during the past decade , as residents leave to settle in more urban parts of
Guyana or migrate, often to the
United States,
Canada, the
United Kingdom, or to various Caribbean islands. Leguan is primarily a rice-farming and cattle-rearing community, Other occupations on the island include government administration, teaching, health care and policing. Leguan is of roughly 82% East Indian ancestry and 17% African ancestry. The remaining approximately 1% of the population are foreign-born Chinese, Canadian, American and English, most of whom are involved in community development work with religious or state organizations. A majority of Leguan residents are Hindu. The minority variously follow Islam, Christianity and the
Rastafari movement. Leguan is situated in the Essequibo River, next to another island named
Wakenaam. There are six rice factories located on the island, the largest being Mustapha Pasha Rice Milling Enterprise, Baseeran Pasha Rice Milling Enterprise, Chand's Rice Milling Enterprise, RN Persaud & Company Ltd and the Ojha's. The primary mode of transportation on Leguan is by bicycle. Many people also have motorbikes, and a small group of people have cars. There is some taxi service but no bus. == Infrastructure ==