The canton of Maripasoula (

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: ''Canton de Maripasoula'') is one of the former

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. It was located in the

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and consisted of five

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. Its administrative seat was located in

Maripasoula Maripasoula (), previously named Upper Maroni, is a commune of French Guiana, an overseas region and department of France located in South America. With a land area of , Maripasoula is the largest commune of France. The commune is slightly lar ...

. Its population was 29,504 in 2012.Populations légales 2012: 973 Guyane
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or the country of

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. In addition to other cantons of French Guiana, it shared borders with both

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and

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Communes

The canton was composed of 5

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Papaichton Papaichton (; unofficial spelling Papaïchton with a trema; ) is a commune in the overseas region and department of French Guiana. The village lies on the shores of the Lawa River. Papaichton is served by the Maripasoula Airport. The village ...

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Administration

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