Charvein

Charvein is a village in the commune of in . Charvein was the location of Camp Charvein, one of the most notorious camps of the Prison of St-Laurent-du-Maroni.
  • Village
  • …lies at an elevation of around 20 metres (60 feet)
  • …is also known as “Camp Charvein”
  • Description: village in French Guiana, France

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Javouhey and Acarouany.
is a town in northwest in the commune of .
9 km east of Charvein
Village
is a village in the commune of in .
9 km east of Charvein
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Latitude
5.57367° or 5° 34′ 25″ north
Longitude
-53.89414° or 53° 53′ 39″ west
Open location code
68Q8H4F4+F8
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place = village
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In Other Languages

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Localities in the Area

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French Guiana: Highlights

Learn more about Cayenne and Kourou.