Awara
Awara is a locality in French Guiana. Awara is situated nearby to the locality Koyona, as well as near Village Galibis.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Saint-Jean-du-Maroni and Bigiston.
Saint-Jean-du-Maroni
Village
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Saint-Jean-du-Maroni is a village in French Guiana, in the commune of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni on the river Maroni. The village is mainly inhabited by Ndyuka Maroons. Saint-Jean-du-Maroni is situated 3 km northeast of Awara.
Bigiston
Village
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Bigiston, also Bigi Ston, is a group of settlements of Ndyuka Maroons and indigenous Kalina in the Albina resort of the Marowijne District of Suriname. Bigiston is situated 4 km northwest of Awara.
Espérance
Village
Espérance is a village of Kalina Amerindians in the commune of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. The village is located about 12 kilometres south of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni on the road to Saint-Jean-du-Maroni. Espérance is situated 7 km northeast of Awara.
Awara
- Type: Locality
- Location: French Guiana, South America
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Latitude
5.38964° or 5° 23′ 23″ northLongitude
-54.10154° or 54° 6′ 6″ westElevation
22 metres (72 feet)Open location code
68Q79VQX+V9GeoNames ID
10372261
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In Other Languages
“Awara” goes by many names.
- French: “Awara”
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