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Maripasoula
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Maripasoula
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Upstream on the Maroni River, this vast municipality covers a quarter of the department and lies at the heart of a gold-mining area. You can reach it by boat from the coast.
Overview of Maripasoula
Upstream on the Maroni River, this vast municipality (the largest in France) covers a quarter of the department and lies at the heart of a gold-mining area. You can reach it by canoe from the coast.
Key facts
- Type of place: small town.
- Tourist interest: (worth a stop if you are in the area).
- Location:
- Distances:
- Local time: .
- Population: 11,856 inhabitants (2015).
- Area: 18,360 km² (the largest municipality in France).
- Altitude: from 94 to 830 m.
- Website: http://www.maripasoula.fr/