Powakka is an indigenous village of
Lokono Amerindians in the
resort
A resort (North American English) is a self-contained commercial establishment that aims to provide most of a vacationer's needs. This includes food, drink, swimming, accommodation, sports, entertainment and shopping, on the premises. A hotel ...
of
Oost in the
Para District in
Suriname
Suriname, officially the Republic of Suriname, is a country in northern South America, also considered as part of the Caribbean and the West Indies. It is a developing country with a Human Development Index, high level of human development; i ...
. The village is located on the road to
Carolina which connects to the
Avobakaweg to
Paramaribo.
Overview
Powakka is located in a
savanna area. The economy is mainly based on production of
pineapple
The pineapple (''Ananas comosus'') is a Tropical vegetation, tropical plant with an edible fruit; it is the most economically significant plant in the family Bromeliaceae.
The pineapple is indigenous to South America, where it has been culti ...
s, Tourism has become important as well, and several tourist resorts are located in Powakka. An
animal husbandry
Animal husbandry is the branch of agriculture concerned with animals that are raised for meat, animal fiber, fibre, milk, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, management, production, nutrition, selective breeding, and the raising ...
project was started in the 1930s, however it only yielded limited success.
The Catholic mission had been active in the village since the late 18th century.
The village has a school and a clinic. On 15 December 2020, Sergio Sabajo was elected as the village chief.
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Indigenous villages in Suriname
Populated places in Para District
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