Tonnegrande | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 4°49′52″N 52°26′38″W / 4.83111°N 52.44389°W | |
Country | France |
Overseas region | French Guiana |
Arrondissement | Cayenne |
Commune | Montsinéry-Tonnegrande |
Tonnegrande (also: Tonnégrande) is a village in French Guiana. It is part of the commune of Montsinéry-Tonnegrande.
The town of Tonnegrande was created in 1879 on a former plantation. [1] Tonnegrande was logging area, and after the abolishment of slavery, attracted many gold prospectors. [2] In 1942, the towns of Montsinéry and Tonnegrande were merged into a single commune. [1] Tonnegrande is the more modest town. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and forestry. [3]
Tonnegrande | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 4°49′52″N 52°26′38″W / 4.83111°N 52.44389°W | |
Country | France |
Overseas region | French Guiana |
Arrondissement | Cayenne |
Commune | Montsinéry-Tonnegrande |
Tonnegrande (also: Tonnégrande) is a village in French Guiana. It is part of the commune of Montsinéry-Tonnegrande.
The town of Tonnegrande was created in 1879 on a former plantation. [1] Tonnegrande was logging area, and after the abolishment of slavery, attracted many gold prospectors. [2] In 1942, the towns of Montsinéry and Tonnegrande were merged into a single commune. [1] Tonnegrande is the more modest town. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and forestry. [3]