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Wakapau Village in the region of Pomeroon-Supenaam is a town in Guyana - some 66 mi or ( 106 km ) North-West of Georgetown , the country's capital city .
Current time in Wakapau Village is now 01:42 PM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " America/Guyana " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Marlborough, Mabaruma, Kitty, Georgetown, and Bartica. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Marlborough . Where to go and what to see in Wakapau Village ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Wakapau
The Arawak village of Wakapau is located in the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region of Guyana, on the Wakapau River, a tributary on the west bank of the Pomeroon River, 3 kilometres from its mouth, located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:07|31|N|58|48|W|region:GY_type:city|| |primary |name= }}. The village is one of the best examples of an Amerindian community that has not only preserved the traditional Arawak culture, but also retained its tribal language.
Located at 7.52 -58.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Wakapau River
The Wakapau River is a tributary of the Pomeroon River, on its west bank. The village of Wakapau is found on the Wakapau River, 3 km from its mouth.
Located at 7.60 -58.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Pomeroon River
The Pomeroon River is located in Guyana, South America, situated between the Orinoco River and the Essequibo River. A colony was started by the Dutch on the river in the 17th century, which was later destroyed by French privateers.
Located at 7.62 -58.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Hackney, Guyana
Hackney, is a village in Guyana, standing on the eastern bank of the Pomeroon River, 11 km from its mouth. Formerly the business centre for residents of the coconut estates of the lower Pomeroon River, Hackney is still of some importance. It provides a primary school and church for residents of the surrounding area.
Located at 7.56 -58.69 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Moruka River
The Moruka River is a river in the Barima-Waini region of northern Guyana. Settlements along the river include Santa Rosa, Kamwatta and Asakata. Around 5300 years ago, Warao on the Moruka River developed the dugout canoe, making possible the peopling of the Caribbean. During their occupation period the Dutch maintained outposts on the Moruka River.
Located at 7.67 -58.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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