Capoey
Capoey | |
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Village | |
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  Capoey Location in Guyana | |
| Coordinates:7°11′36″N58°32′02″W/ 7.1932°N 58.5340°W | |
| Country |  Guyana |
| Region | Pomeroon-Supenaam |
| Government | |
| • Toshao | Ralph Hendricks[1] |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.31 km2(3.59 sq mi) |
| Population (2012)[3] | |
| • Total | 523 |
| • Density | 56/km2(150/sq mi) |
Capoeyis a village in thePomeroon-SupenaamRegion ofGuyana.The village is mainly inhabited byLokonoAmerindians.[4]It is located on Lake Capoey, a blackwater lake, which is one of largest lakes ofEssequibo.[4]
History
[edit]Capoey was originally settled byWapishanawho named the village. The name translates to "Land of the Rising Moon". The tribe was wiped out by a plague. A group of Lokono Amerindians who were enslaved on a plantation on the Essequibo coast escaped from captivity, crossed the lake, and resettled the abandoned village.[1]In the early 20th century, a mission was founded by theMethodist Church.[2]
Overview
[edit]The economy of Capoey is based logging,subsistence farming,gold mining,[2]and tourism has become important.[5]The village has a primary school, village office,[2]and a health care clinic.[4]The village provides free transportation to the coast for secondary and trade education.[2]Electricity is provided by solar panels.[4]
Lake Capoey
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Lake Capoey is one of the largest lakes in Essequibo. The lake is known for its large beige beaches, black water,[4]andbenabs(palm thatched hut).[1]The lake is steadily growing in size.[4]
Transport
[edit]The lake is accessible via a side road of the Essequibo Coast Road. The village is located on the other side of the lake, and can only be accessed by boat. There is a tiny hamlet on the northern edge of the lake called Mary Point which is part of the Capoey reserve.[4]
References
[edit]- ^abcJemima Holmes (15 November 2021)."Lake Capoey: Land of the Rising Moon".iNews Guyana.Retrieved3 December2021.
- ^"2012 Population by Village".Statistics Guyana.Retrieved3 December2021.
- ^abcdefgJoanna Dhanraj (25 November 2018)."Capoey".Stabroek News.Retrieved3 December2021.
- ^Jemima Holmes (28 November 2021)."Capoey hoping to produce star athletes, but needs resources".iNews Guyana.Retrieved3 December2021.
