Apetina

Apetina, also known as Pïlëuwimë or Puleowime, is a village in the South Eastern jungle area of Suriname within the Tapanahony resort in the Sipaliwini District. It is located at in the jungle on the small hills along the river Tapanahoni. Nearby points include Tebu Mountain, at around in height, and the Man Gandafutu waterfall. The majority of Apetina's population is the Wayana people. These Indians mostly originate from Brazil and once have fled because of tribal warfare. There also is primary school and an airstrip located near the Indian village of Apetina.

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Place details

Locality: Apetina
Region: Sipaliwini
Country: Suriname
Population: 0

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Key facts

Settlement.official_name: Apetina
Settlement.other_name: Pïlëuwimë
Settlement.image_skyline: File:Augusta Curiel (1937) Groepsportret met Apetina en zijn gevolg in de Cultuurtuin.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Captain Apetina Curiel with company (1937)
Settlement.pushpin_map: Suriname
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Suriname
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Suriname
Settlement.subdivision_type1: District
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Sipaliwini District
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Resort (municipality)
Settlement.subdivision_name2: Tapanahony
Settlement.leader_title: Granman
Settlement.leader_name: Aptuk Noahe
Settlement.leader_title1: Captain
Settlement.leader_name1: Aines Japanale
Settlement.leader_title2: Captain