Pontoetoe

Pontoetoe was a village in the of , situated on the banks of the . The village was inhabited by Wayana Amerindians.
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  • Type: Locality
  • Description: village in Sipaliwini District, Suriname
  • Also known as: Pontoetoedorp

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Paloemeu.

Hamlet
or Palumeu is an Amerindian village in the interior of , situated at the site where the joins the Tapanahoni River. Most inhabitants of the village are native Tiriyó Amerindians. is situated 10 km northwest of Pontoetoe.

Pontoetoe

Latitude
3.26667° or 3° 16′ north
Longitude
-55.4° or 55° 24′ west
Elevation
198 metres (650 feet)
Open location code
68M67H8X+MX
Geo­Names ID
3383218
Wiki­data ID
Q2187236
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Sranan Tongo—“Pontoetoe” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: Pontoetoe
  • Irish: Pontoetoe
  • Romanian: Pontoetoe
  • Spanish: Pontoetoe
  • Sranan Tongo: Pontoetoe

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Pelelepatare and Palumeu River.

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