Élahé Explained

Official Name:Élahé
Other Name:Malipahpan
Pushpin Map:French Guiana
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in French Guiana
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:France
Subdivision Type1:Overseas region
Subdivision Name1:French Guiana
Subdivision Type2:Arrondissement
Subdivision Name2:Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni
Subdivision Type3:Commune
Subdivision Name3:Maripasoula
Population As Of:2016
Population Total:120
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Coordinates:3.465°N -54.0047°W

Élahé, also known by the names Malipahpan and Maripahpan, is a Wayana village on the Tampok River in French Guiana. A minority of Teko also live in the village.

Education

A primary school opened in Élahé in 1985.[1]

Geography

Élahé is situated about 6.5km (04miles) downstream the Lawa River from the village of Kawemhakan, which lies on the west bank of the river and hence is in Suriname.

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: École maternelle et élémentaire . French Ministry of Education . 17 April 2018.